Housing in Clare, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$207,867
Clare vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Clare is highlighted.
Median Home Value
32nd%ilemost expensive$124,800show rank
Median Rent
29th%ilemost expensive rent$792show rank
Rent Burden
72nd%ilehighest rent burden22.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$124,800
Median Rent
$792
Total Housing Units
1,665
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Owner Occupied
56.2%
Renter Occupied
43.8%
Median Property Tax
$2,709
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$948
Housing Types
Single Family60.8%
Multi-Family32.6%
Mobile Home6.6%
The median home value in Clare, MI is $124,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Clare is $207,867. The median rent is $792 per month (Census ACS). About 56.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 1,665 total housing units.