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Clarkson, New York

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Clarkson, New York

Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, on the western border of the county and west of the city of Rochester. The population was 6,904 at the 2020 census.

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About Clarkson

Clarkson, NY is a small unincorporated community located in northwestern New York.

Officially, Clarkson is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 9.11 square miles.

What Makes Clarkson Unique

  • An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
  • Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clarkson

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCDP
Population (2024)
Land area9.11 sq mi
Coordinates43.2398, -77.9162

🗺️ Map of Clarkson