Clawson, Michigan

Clawson is in the Detroit city region. It's population (about 12,000) and atmosphere are both small town like. People say that everybody knows everybody. It's about 17 miles north of Detroit and a 30 minute to an hour's drive, depending on traffic. It's near the main transportation routes of 75 and 53. It's near the neighboring communities of Royal Oak, Berkley, Troy, and Ferndale.

Clawson is a slightly diverse and fairly affluent community. About 96% of residents identify as white, 1% as Hispanic, 1% Asian, less than 1% African American or Native American, and about 2% mixed. The average income for a household is about $51,000. For a family, it's about $65,000.

Clawson is known for its July 4th festivals, which are supposedly the best in the area.

Apartments and Neighborhoods in Clawson

There are clusters of apartment complexes along Rochester Road, including Amber House West, Amber House, and Amber House Townhomes. Cloister Townhomes is on Broadacre Avenue. You might also look at apartments in neighboring Royal Oak.

Things to Do in Clawson

Clawson has its own historical museum on Fisher Court Road. It shows the history of the community and features special exhibits, lectures, and displays to make history come alive, such as displays of old embroidery and handiwork with accompanying discussions about this part of life long ago.

Don't forget the big city of Detroit, which is just a short drive away. The Motown Historical Museum will show you all the memorabilia of Motown hits and artists. The Detroit Institute of Arts has a great collection, including the