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Clarence

Pop. 2,673·110th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Clarence, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$415
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Clarence · $1,550
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,550/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$88,269/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clarence's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clarence, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,673
Median income
$88,269
Median age
58.7
Renters
41%
Age distribution
12.4%
14.3%
23.2%
38.9%
Under 1811.1%
18–3412.4%
35–5414.3%
55–6423.2%
65+38.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
96.9%
White96.9%
Black1%
Hispanic0.5%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
23.2%
32.7%
39.6%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+39.6%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Clarence, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,713 → $88,269
up 13.6%
Population
2,385 → 2,673
up 12.1%
Renter share
32.8% → 41%
+8.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 39.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
57.8 → 58.7
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,713 in 2021 to $88,269 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 2,385 to 2,673 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.1% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 32.8% in 2021.

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Clarence rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Clarence, NY

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Clarence is $1,550/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,340/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,269/yr), Clarence ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarence an affordable city for renters?

Clarence is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clarence falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clarence?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in Clarence. The local median household income is $88,269/yr, meaning the typical Clarence household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clarence?

Rent in Clarence has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Clarence rent compare to other cities in New York?

Clarence is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #110 out of 144 tracked cities at $1,550/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clarence?

Depew is nearby and more affordable at $1,505/mo, which is $45 less than Clarence.

What percentage of Clarence residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of Clarence households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. Clarence leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clarence rent compare to the national average?

Clarence's median rent of $1,550/mo is $415 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #110 out of 144 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~21% of Clarence's median household income ($88,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clarence 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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