At a Glance
Median Income
$105,000
$39,343 per capita
Home Value
$255,800
Zillow: $421,037
Median Rent
$864/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clear Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.5% (81% 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 $421,037. 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.
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 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population621
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$39,343
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,800
Rent$864
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$421,037
Housing Units243
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation993 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clear Lake was built in 2000.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.