St. Michael the Archangel, 2019
Clarence’s story
139 years in pictures
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- 1887Clarence is settled
ClarencePA
A town of 795, settled in 1887.
Population
795
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$203K
+3% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
47
A commuter town
Is Clarence a good place to live?
Clarence’s typical journey to work is 33 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Clarence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
795 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Snow ShoeClarence
Getting set up
Moving to Clarence: who provides what
Clarence is unincorporated, so Centre County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMountaintop Reg Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCentre CountyCentre County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCentre County Board of ElectionsCentre County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP codes16829, 1687416829 56% · 16874 44%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clarence.
Work & commute
Clarence stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
Among residents in Clarence, 2.5% live below the poverty line, against 7.6% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are College Township (18%), Boggs Township (7%) and Snow Shoe Township (6%). For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away.
1%work in town
| Clarence | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Clarence1%
College Township18%
Boggs Township7%
Snow Shoe Township6%
State College6%
17 mi
median commute distance
47
jobs based in Clarence
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a low hazard risk in Clarence: inland flooding
Clarence’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 22 of 100. 82% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Clarence is worth about $203K, on Zillow’s estimate
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3% in value. In Clarence, the going rate for rent is $790 a month. For households in the town, the share who are owner-occupiers is 83%.
$203KZillow home value
| Clarence | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $790 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Clarence$203K
Pennsylvania$287K
+3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Clarence, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Clarence’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 82°F.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring36–59°
Summer57–80°
Fall41–61°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Clarence is
The share of adults in Clarence who binge drink: 20%. 18% of adults in Clarence smoke cigarettes; 14% report frequent physical distress.
| Clarence | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better21 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Clarence | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 7.7% |
Mount Nittany Medical Center
17.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Beaver Stadium and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clarence. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
17 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan Center
18 mi MuseumPalmer Museum of Art34 mi Theme parkDelGrosso's Amusement Park
17 mi GardenThe Arboretum at Penn State
36 mi MuseumFort RoberdeauSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Jordan Center: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palmer Museum of Art: PalmerMuseumofArt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Arboretum at Penn State: Daderot, Public domain · Fort Roberdeau: Pubdog (talk), Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clarence
15pages on Clarence
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clarence; the nearest are
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Pleasant Gap15.7 miPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park17.9 mi$20,644 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Clarence residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Clarence for work
Where Clarence’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
47jobs based in Clarence
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Clarence
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Clarence is a census-designated place (CDP) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 626 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,400 ft
- ZIP code
- 16829
Questions about Clarence
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clarence, PA a good place to live?
Clarence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.