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Clawson, MI

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Relish the small-town atmosphere in this Little City with a Big Heart

Suburban Active Walkable Close-Knit Welcoming Family-Friendly Convenient Affordable

Known as the “Little City with a Big Heart,” Clawson is home to a tight-knit community of neighbors, located about 17 miles northwest of Downtown Detroit in Oakland County. Clawson’s strong sense of community is fostered by a range of signature family-friendly events such as the weekly Farmers Market, acclaimed Fourth of July celebration, Fall Festival, Lion’s Club Car Show, Cinema in the Street, and many more.

Downtown Clawson is undoubtedly the heart of the city, where a slew of unique businesses and restaurants line the streets, many of which are family-run and have a long history in the city. Clawson is also convenient to attractions like the Oakland Mall, Red Oaks Waterpark, and Detroit Zoo. Access to the I-75 and Oakland Troy Airport makes getting around from Clawson simple.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Clawson, MI is $1,064 for a studio, $1,081 for one bedroom, $1,441 for two bedrooms, and $1,612 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clawson has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,081/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,209/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,008/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,425/month
1,195 Sq Ft
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Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

184 Students

6
out of 10

Paul A Schalm School

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

5
out of 10

Clawson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

273 Students

7
out of 10

Clawson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

391 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Troy Historic Village
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
  • Belle Isle Nature Zoo
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Catalpa Oaks County Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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