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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clawson, MI is $1,064 for a studio, $1,082 for one bedroom, $1,437 for two bedrooms, and $1,607 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clawson has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,082/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$2,138/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,743/month
1,069 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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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.