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Clawson, MI

Clawson is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Clawson is located about 19 miles (31 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,389. 

This area was occupied by the historic Potowatomi people, who were among the indigenous peoples in the Detroit territory. They traded furs for goods for years with the French Canadians and English colonists. 

The city's name is a misspelling of the surname of John Lawson, an early European-American settler. It was founded by European Americans in 1829 and was originally known as Pumachug and The Corners. The name was inspired by the sound made by the Cider Mill and Saw Mill on each corner of the main intersection. The sound was described as "pum-a-chug, pum-a-chug." The city was incorporated as Clawson in 1920 as a village; in 1940 it was incorporated as a city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.20 square miles (5.70 km2), all land. 

Clawson utilizes the council-manager form of government and thus is governed by a city council consisting of a mayor and four council members. The city council appoints a city manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city. Clawson is represented in the State House of Representatives by Padma Kuppa, in the State Senate by Mallory McMorrow, and in the US Congress 11th Congressional District by Haley Stevens. The city of Clawson is entirely within the boundaries of Clawson Public Schools. Japhet School, a private school, is located in a former YWCA building in Clawson. It moved there in August 2013 from its previous location in Madison Heights.

Clawson places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. BodyWorks Healing Center provides a tranquil retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies aimed at stress relief and overall wellness. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. Detroit Yoga Lab hosts a variety of yoga classes focusing on core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness practices. Absolute Wellness Chiropractic emphasizes spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness through various chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with various exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Custom Body Wellness offers comprehensive health services, including nutrition counseling, acupuncture, and therapeutic massages. Legend Health Shenandoah Clinic offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

Top sites in Clawson, MI are Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, the Clawson Historical Museum, and Parkland Park.

Population: 11,440 (2024). ZIP code: 48017. Area code: 248. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Area: 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2).

FAQs

What is Clawson, MI known for?

It is recognized as a progressive community with a stable government and excellent services. Volunteers and service clubs play an active role in promoting the community throughout the year with various activities including one of the largest week-long 4th of July celebrations in Michigan. The downtown area offers a variety of small shops and restaurants. Oakland Mall and the up-scale Somerset Place are just minutes away.

Is Clawson, MI expensive?

Clawson, Michigan's cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. Clawson's housing expenses are 40% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 6% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are about the same as the national average. Clawson has grocery prices that are 1% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Clawson is 13% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Clawson, MI?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Clawson is safer than 67% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Michigan, only on the order of 36% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Clawson. If you live in Clawson, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 160. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Clawson has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Clawson is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.
 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Clawson

Payscale

Neighborhood Scout

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Clawson Historical Museum

Parkland Park

BodyWorks Healing Center

Anytime Fitness

Detroit Yoga Lab

Absolute Wellness Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Custom Body Wellness

Legend Health Shenandoah Clinic

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