Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County), WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,176 Population 436/sq mi density
$64,313 Median Income $34,750 per capita
$528,600 Home Value $491,503 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,313 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$528,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County), WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,313
14% below
$34,750 per capita
Home Value
$528,600
88% above
Zillow: $491,503
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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

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

Income
86%
Home Value
188%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) residents earn a median household income of $64,313 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,750. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) is $528,600 , 88% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,503. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

17.8% of adults in Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,176
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density436/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,313
Per Capita$34,750
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

C
Home Value$528,600
Rent
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$491,503
Housing Units445
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation35 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.