C

Clawson, UT

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Affordability Score: 58/100

Population: 227 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Clawson, UT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 227 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (58/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $75,250, median home value of $234,600, median rent of per month, and 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $711, 1BR $888, 3BR $1,310, 4BR $1,632). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,895 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Clawson, UT include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$75,250
Median household income
Education F
3.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $234,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$11,895/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$75,250
▲ 21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,032
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$234,600
▼ 15% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
92.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$711
1BR
$888
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,310
4BR
$1,632

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
▼ 27 ppt vs national
High School+
38.5%
Median Age
51.0
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,895/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,735/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,820/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,625/yr

What This Means

Clawson, UT receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 227. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Clawson, UT affordable?
Clawson, UT receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $75,250. Median home value is $234,600.
What is the cost of living in Clawson?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $11,895/yr. Median home value $234,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →