Clawson, Michigan

About Clawson

Set in the southeastern part of Michigan, Clawson is a close-knit town, home to 11,440 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Clawson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.2 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,200 residents per square mile.

📰 Clawson News Today

• Clawson officer turns in badge after city council vote FOX 2 Detroit · May 8
• Ryan Leslie Adams Obituary | Gramer Funeral Home | Clawson, MI Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Faslli Barci Obituary (2026) - Clawson, MI - Gramer Funeral Home - Clawson Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Clawson Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• 2 Michigan cops threaten to quit after city rejects Flock contract Police1 · May 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clawson Unique

• Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,440.
• Easy reach of Royal Oak (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clawson

• Alex's Royal Grill
• Applebee's — american
• Detroit 75 Kitchen — sandwich
• Due Venti — italian
• El Guanaco
• Mon Jin Lau — asian
• Nick's Country Oven — american
• Old Detroit Burger Bar — burger
• Penn's Thai Kitchen — thai
• Renee's Gourmet Pizzeria

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Arcade Marvels · Arcade
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Clawson Historical Museum · Museum
• Habatat Galleries Detroit · Art gallery
• Rhythm Lounge · Arcade
• Spark's Pinball Museum · Arcade
• Varcade PvP Arena · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clawson

• Quickstad Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Baker Park reviews ★
• Brinston Park reviews ★
• Clawson City Park reviews ★
• Cummingston Park reviews ★
• Elks Park reviews ★
• Fred Pieper Optimist Park reviews ★
• Grant Park reviews ★
• Hunter Park reviews ★
• Isabel & Myron Zucker Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Milverton Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clawson

• Clawson High School
• Clawson Middle School
• Kenwood Elementary School
• Paul A Schalm School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clawson

🏘️ Nearby Communities