Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Clarkston, MI
$540,000Median listing price
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About Clarkston
Clarkston (officially named the City of the Village of Clarkston) is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, located about 34 mi northwest of downtown Detroit, Clarkston is surrounded by Independence Township, but administered independently since its incorporation in 1992.
Home prices in Clarkston
The median listing price in Clarkston is $540,000.
Top places in Clarkston
- Mill Pond
- Detroit Zoo
- Cranbrook
Commuting from Clarkston
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~40–55 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
- **SMART** buses serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with FAST express routes on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan avenues into downtown.
Clarkston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clarkston, MI?
The median listing price in Clarkston is $540,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clarkston, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~40–55 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.