Clare, MI

Clare, Michigan

Clare, Michigan, in Clare county, is 49 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 134 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 3,173.

The People and Families of Clare

In Clare, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Clare live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Clare features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clare had a median family income of $36,194.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clare residents, with $1,800. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clare Housing

In Clare, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Clare without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Clare, 90% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities. Most residents would agree that driving around Clare is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Clare strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Clare, MI

Comparing Clare to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Clare Almanac

Clare Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clare Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clare Public Libraries

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Clare Hospitals

MIDMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER-CLARE
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
703 N MCEWAN ST
(989) 802-5102
Emergency Service: Yes

Clare High Schools (2004)

CLARE HIGH SCHOOL
306 SCHOOLCREST DRIVE
989-386-7789
Serves 475 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

Clare Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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