salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,120 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 156 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clawson?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clawson
| Size | Clawson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,234 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,127 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,716 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,997 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clawson overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clawson, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clawson
Life in Clawson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clawson?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $25 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $267,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clawson, MI?
Renting in Clawson costs a median of about $1,828 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Clawson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,120 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clawson cheap or expensive?
Clawson is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $95,594. It ranks 156th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clawson?
The median homeowner in Clawson pays $3,793 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Clawson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clawson?
The median home value in Clawson is $267,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
11,374 people live in Clawson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.