Community Guide
Clarence
Open space, historic Clarence Hollow, and miles of trail on the old Peanut Line.
Clarence, east of Amherst along Main Street, combines suburban convenience with a lot of open space. The town counted 32,950 residents at the 2020 Census, up from 30,673 in 2010.
Its heart is Clarence Hollow, where the town’s first tavern opened in 1799 on the old Great Iroquois Trail – today’s Main Street. The hamlets of Clarence Center and Harris Hill round out a town known for larger lots and a slower pace.
Why people love Clarence
- Historic Clarence Hollow on Main Street
- The Peanut Line rail trail
- Larger lots and open space
- Close to Amherst and Transit Road shopping
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Clarence Guide
Clarence at a Glance
- CountyErie County
- Population32,950 (2020 U.S. Census), up from 30,673 in 2010
- CommunitiesClarence (Clarence Hollow), Clarence Center and Harris Hill
- Public schoolsClarence Central School District serves most of the town
- Getting aroundMain Street (NY 5), Transit Road and nearby I-290 and I-90
Neighborhoods and homes
Harris Hill, on the Amherst side near Transit Road, is the town’s most populous hamlet. Clarence Hollow, about five and a half miles east of Transit on Main Street, is the historic center, and Clarence Center to the north has its own small-town core. Farther east, homes sit on larger lots along country roads.
Trails and parks
The Peanut Line trail follows a former New York Central railroad corridor for about six miles, connecting town parks including Meadowlakes Park and Memorial Park and continuing toward Newstead. The Clarence Hollow Farmers Market sets up along the trail on Main Street.
Buying here: what to know
Some rural parts of town rely on private wells or septic systems – ask, and inspect them. Confirm the school district for the specific address, and if you want land for a pool, barn or addition, check town zoning before you buy.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts – Clarence town
- Town of Clarence – about our town
- Town of Clarence – bike path information
- History of the Peanut Line Railroad (HMdb)
Facts checked October 2026. Details change – confirm anything important (school district, taxes, flood zone) for a specific address before you buy.
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