Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Clear Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 621. Residents earn $105,000 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Clear Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Clear Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Clear Lake is $105,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Clear Lake among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Clear Lake is $255,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Clear Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,000 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,343 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,499 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
| County GDP | $2,398M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
| Census Median | $255,800 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $394,956 |
| Median List Price | $343,900 |
| Median List Price | $343,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 993 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4486°N, 94.0014°W |
| County FIPS | 27009 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |