The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48017 sells for about $329,900, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,254 a month.
ZIP 48017 — Clawson
The 48017 housing market remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by its desirable location in Oakland County. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to previous years. Figures for closed sales and specific tax data were sourced from local market reports and census records.
This ZIP is ideal for families and young professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to major metro employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 48017, Michigan
Clawson generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Detroit metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by Clawson Public Schools, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and community engagement.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including heavy snow and occasional severe thunderstorms; flood risk is generally low in this urbanized area.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to major Oakland County employment hubs and a stable, established residential base.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Residents benefit from easy access to I-75 and I-696, providing direct routes to major employment centers in Troy, Royal Oak, and Detroit.
The area features several local parks, including Clawson City Park, and is within a short drive of major shopping and dining districts in neighboring Royal Oak.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from young professionals and small families, with limited new multi-family inventory.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses and proximity to the automotive and tech corridors of Oakland County.
The area is primarily car-dependent, though it is served by regional bus transit lines connecting to the broader Detroit metro area.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors.
The Oakland County Equalization Division oversees assessment standards, while the city handles local tax collection.
Parcels are subject to Clawson Public Schools and Oakland County community college district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.414.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Livonia415.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.19.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Auburn Hills4.113.7 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.416 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.614.2 mi
- Comerica Park4.714.5 mi
- Ford Field4.614.5 mi
- Pine Knob Music Theatre4.618.4 mi
- Huntington Place4.515.3 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.54 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.812.9 mi
- Emagine Royal Oak4.33.1 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.712.7 mi
- Motown Museum4.712.2 mi
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation4.816.5 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.812.9 mi
- Greenfield Village4.816.5 mi
- Michigan Central4.814.7 mi
- Motown Museum4.712.2 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.712.7 mi
- Dodge Park4.78.2 mi
- Innovation Hills4.78.1 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.85.3 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.43.1 mi
- Cherry Creek Golf Club4.511.8 mi
- Western Golf & Country Club4.612.4 mi
- Fieldstone Golf Club3.911.9 mi
- Rackham Golf Course3.84.1 mi
- Evolution Sportsplex4.48.4 mi
- Somerset Collection4.62.4 mi
- Oakland Mall4.12.1 mi
- Meijer46.4 mi
- Meijer4.21.6 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.324.5 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.220.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with sports facilities and walking paths.
Compact district with local restaurants and boutiques.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 31.1% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $329,900 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.