Clarence Center is a very small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 2,605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Clarence Center is the 517th largest community in New York. Clarence Center has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Clarence Center, where the median household income is $133,653.00.

Housing costs in Clarence Center are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New York.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.94% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Clarence Center is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Clarence Center’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Being a small town, Clarence Center does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

If knowledge is power, Clarence Center is a pretty powerful place. 65.81% of the adults in Clarence Center have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Clarence Center in 2022 was $65,485, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $261,940 for a family of four.

The people who call Clarence Center home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Clarence Center residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Clarence Center include German, Italian, Irish, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Clarence Center is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.