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Clear Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
Clear Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Clear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clear Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clear Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,343. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clear Lake is $255,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,956. Median rent is $864/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Clear Lake reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 878/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.