Housing by town in Clare County, Michigan
Clare County, Michigan has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $765 (±$87) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $647 in 2015–2019 (+18.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Hatton Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,536) and Hayes Township (Clare County) the lowest ($611).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $765 (±$87)
- Households that rent
- 13.1%
- Median household income
- $49,384
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Clare County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Township | — | 3.3% | $78,636 | $234,600 | $1,860 |
| Clare | $822 | 40.7% | $41,226 | $134,600 | $2,734 |
| Franklin Township (Clare County) | — | 1.3% | $52,778 | $157,200 | $1,564 |
| Freeman Township | $827 | 4.3% | $54,063 | $150,600 | $1,438 |
| Frost Township | $864 | 6.7% | $46,667 | $148,100 | $1,465 |
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | $950 | 9.8% | $68,556 | $171,500 | $1,618 |
| Grant Township (Clare County) | $1,086 | 10.7% | $61,010 | $155,700 | $1,947 |
| Greenwood Township (Clare County) | — | 3.2% | $54,583 | $181,700 | $1,834 |
| Hamilton Township (Clare County) | $725 | 4.5% | $45,096 | $110,500 | $1,425 |
| Harrison | $620 | 35.8% | $39,430 | $135,100 | $1,561 |
| Hatton Township | $1,536 | 9.9% | $64,286 | $147,800 | $1,648 |
| Hayes Township (Clare County) | $611 | 5.6% | $40,250 | $93,700 | $966 |
| Lincoln Township (Clare County) | — | 2.3% | $48,953 | $143,600 | $1,310 |
| Redding Township | $667 | 7.4% | $37,500 | $85,000 | $950 |
| Sheridan Township (Clare County) | — | 6.8% | $64,135 | $202,100 | $1,607 |
| Summerfield Township (Clare County) | $1,135 | 8.6% | $37,321 | $82,500 | $769 |
| Surrey Township | $709 | 15.6% | $50,764 | $121,300 | $1,427 |
| Winterfield Township | — | 2.4% | $57,813 | $123,800 | $1,339 |
Villages and places inside a township in Clare County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell | $513 | 30.7% | $42,188 | $98,700 | $1,354 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Clare County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Clare County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 236 | 352 | 1,108 | 31,755 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 97 | 304 | 285 | 893 | 31,908 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 80 | 254 | 240 | 761 | 31,532 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clare County recorded 80 violent and 240 property crimes, 254 and 761 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Clare County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare County Sheriff's Office | 28,231 | 75 | 204 |
| Clare Police Department | 3,301 | 5 | 36 |
ZIP codes in Clare County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48625 | 12,704 | $629 | $117,100 | $43,030 | 10.3% |
| 48617 | 9,403 | $842 | $160,100 | $58,321 | 22.4% |
| 48622 | 6,345 | $761 | $136,700 | $56,804 | 11.1% |
| 48632 | 5,268 | $907 | $146,400 | $57,036 | 8.1% |
| 48633 | 95 | — | $164,300 | $48,261 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Clare County
What is the crime rate in Clare County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clare County recorded 254 violent and 761 property crimes per 100,000 residents (80 violent and 240 property crimes in all).
Which place in Clare County has the highest rent?
Hatton Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,536 (±$1,271) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Clare County has the lowest rent?
Hayes Township (Clare County) has the lowest median gross rent, $611 (±$63) a month.
What is the median rent in Clare County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Clare County is $765 (±$87) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clare County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clare County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Clare County, MI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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