Clawson, Michigan
Clawson is a city of 11,374 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1940.
Why visit Clawson
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Derby Street-Grand Trunk Western Railroad Bridge, MJR Troy Grand Digital Cinema 16, B and C Grocery Building and Brooks Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clawson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clawson
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.
From the Wikipedia article Clawson, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Derby Street-Grand Trunk Western Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Road bridge in Birmingham, United States of America
International Academy of Design & Technology – Detroit
School · 1.9 mi
Education organization in Troy, United States
Museums and landmarks10
B and C Grocery Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Brooks Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Also known as the William Brooks Farm, historic farmsite in Troy, Michigan, U.S
Caswell House (Troy, Michigan)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Grand Trunk Western Railroad Birmingham Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railway station in Birmingham, the United States of America
Hilzinger Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Commercial building located at 106-110 South Main Street in Royal Oak, Michigan
John W. Hunter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Birmingham, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Clawson Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
650 West Elmwood Avenue, Clawson
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
Due Venti
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
220 South Main Street, Clawson
Tu-Th 17:00-10:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-24:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1230 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson
Mo-We 05:00-20:00; Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Tavern On the Main
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
235 South Main Street, Clawson
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 12:00-02:00
Andhra Cafe
Restaurant · Indian · 0.8 mi
110 West Maple Road, Troy
Mo 08:30-14:30,16:30-20:30; We-Sa 08:30-20:30; Su 08:00-20:30
Apovini Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 1.1 mi
1536 North Crooks Road, Clawson
Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
74 more on the map.
History
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 C. 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.
From the History section of Clawson, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison Heights MI
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1331 West 14 Mile Road, Madison Heights
Hampton Inn Detroit/Madison Heights/South Troy
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
32420 Stephenson Highway, Madison Heights
Extended Stay America - Detroit - Madison Heights
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
32690 Stephenson Highway, Madison Heights
Churches and places of worship9
Clawson United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
205 North Main Street, Clawson
Starr Presbyterian
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
1717 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare5
Beaumont Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
4949 Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak
Map of Clawson
228 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pontiac Wwtp (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Berkley 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Birmingham 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Beverly Hills 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Sterling Heights 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Warren 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Detroit 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Auburn Hills 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Dearborn 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Allen Park 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Ann Arbor 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DerbyStreet-GrandTrunkWesternRailroadBridgeBirminghamMiA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnWHunterHouseBirminghamMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrandTrunkWesternRailroadBirminghamMIDepot, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilzinger Block Royal Oak MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caswell House Troy MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BrooksFarmhouseTroyMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B and C Grocery Building Royal Oak MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barn Church Troy MI, Darren56brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
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