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Clear Lake Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,182 Population 2,686/sq mi density
$111,563 Median Income $65,514 per capita
$448,500 Home Value $388,466 Zillow
$1,896 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
662 Violent Crime/100K 12,831 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,563 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$448,500 home value, $1,896/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
662 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Lake Shores, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,563
48% above
$65,514 per capita
Home Value
$448,500
59% above
Zillow: $388,466
Median Rent
$1,896/mo
63% above
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
662/100K
74% above
12,831/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Clear Lake Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
148%
Home Value
159%
Rent
163%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clear Lake Shores a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Lake Shores residents earn a median household income of $111,563 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,514. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Lake Shores is $448,500 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,466. Median rent is $1,896/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Clear Lake Shores reports 662 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,831/100K.

Education

52.1% of adults in Clear Lake Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Lake Shores has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,182
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density2,686/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,563
Per Capita$65,514
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703

Housing

A
Home Value$448,500
Rent$1,896
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$388,466
Housing Units645
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent662/100K
Property12,831/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73

Did You Know?

The median home in Clear Lake Shores was built in 1988.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.