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ZIP 48617 — Business Opportunities

Clare, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
9,526
Median income
$56,585
Median age
37.5
Households
3,372

Top business opportunities in 48617

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Clare, MI, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Childcare 100/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Toys & Games 99/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Music School 99/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Dancing School 99/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Driving School 86/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 81/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Laundromats 61/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Marina 48/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Tobacco 48/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Nature Reserve 48/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48617.

Full demographic profile

Population9,526
Households3,372
Median household income$56,585
Per capita income$30,789
Median age37.5
% bachelor's degree or higher16.935%
% age 18–3417.499%
% age 65+12.219%
% renter-occupied18.394%
Median home value$150,600
Median gross rent$816
Unemployment rate5.204%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48314 Sterling Heights · 48313 Sterling Heights · 48312 Sterling Heights · 48310 Sterling Heights · 48309 Rochester · 48307 Rochester

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