At a Glance
Median Income
$73,214
$31,842 per capita
Home Value
$172,100
Zillow: $304,113
Median Rent
$910/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.1% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clear Lake residents earn a median household income of $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,842. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clear Lake is $172,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,113. Median rent is $910/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.1% of adults in Clear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clear Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,050
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$31,842
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,100
Rent$910
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$304,113
Housing Units464
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,163 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Clear Lake was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.