Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lewis County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,266 Population 149/sq mi density
$98,098 Median Income $38,025 per capita
$597,500 Home Value $583,045 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$98,098 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$597,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,098
31% above
$38,025 per capita
Home Value
$597,500
112% above
Zillow: $583,045
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
212%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) residents earn a median household income of $98,098 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,025. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) is $597,500 , 112% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,045. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

21.5% of adults in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population1,266
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,098
Per Capita$38,025
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

B
Home Value$597,500
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$583,045
Housing Units535
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,177/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation729 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) was built in 1997.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.