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Clare, MI

Clare, MI.

Population: 9,403 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Clare, MI is $227,075 — up 11.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,588 after a median 41 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,075

Typical home value

+11.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$227,075
1-year appreciation
+11.7%
3-year appreciation
+21.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+85.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$227,949
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$200,588
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$743/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$797/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,464/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Clare Public Schools, Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District
Schools include
Clare Pioneer High School, Clare Primary School, Clare High School, Clare Middle School, ClareGladwin Area School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clare Water Supply (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Clare County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
MBS International Airport (MBS) (45 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER CLARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,213
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,152
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClareState medianUS median
Typical home value$227,075$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$200,588$265,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,213$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Clare, MI?
$227,075.
What is the median sale price in Clare, MI?
$200,588.
How long do homes take to sell in Clare, MI?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Clare, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,042/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clare, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Clare, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clare, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clare, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clare, MI?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Clare, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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