Where Are People Moving in Clare, MI?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
473
People moving out
439
Net migration
+279
Clare, MI is a net gainer of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 473 people moved in and 439 moved out, for a net gain of +279. Sustained inflows like this are one of the strongest long-run signals of housing demand.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Clare, MI’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Clare, MI from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella, MIMichigan | 136 | 285 |
| Midland, MIMichigan | 59 | 100 |
| Gladwin, MIMichigan | 48 | 95 |
| Macomb, MIMichigan | 38 | 64 |
| Genesee, MIMichigan | 37 | 58 |
| Oakland, MIMichigan | 33 | 55 |
| Osceola, MIMichigan | 32 | 68 |
| Wayne, MIMichigan | 26 | 42 |
| Mecosta, MIMichigan | 23 | 40 |
| Gratiot, MIMichigan | 21 | 34 |
Top counties people left Clare, MI for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella, MIMichigan | 173 | 312 |
| Midland, MIMichigan | 54 | 103 |
| Gladwin, MIMichigan | 51 | 102 |
| Oakland, MIMichigan | 28 | 46 |
| Ingham, MIMichigan | 25 | 33 |
| Genesee, MIMichigan | 24 | 37 |
| Osceola, MIMichigan | 22 | 37 |
| Macomb, MIMichigan | 21 | 28 |
| Wayne, MIMichigan | 21 | 34 |
| Saginaw, MIMichigan | 20 | 39 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Clare, MI or leaving?
Clare, MI had a net gain of +279 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 473 people moving in and 439 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Clare, MI from?
The largest sources of new Clare, MI residents are Isabella, MI, Midland, MI, Gladwin, MI. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Clare, MI go?
People leaving Clare, MI most often move to Isabella, MI, Midland, MI, Gladwin, MI. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Clare, MI migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Clare, MI's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Clare, MI migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.