At a Glance
Median Income
$41,580
$19,944 per capita
Home Value
$204,500
Zillow: $204,702
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
829/100K
1,639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
20.9% smoking rate
How Clearlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clearlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clearlake a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearlake residents earn a median household income of $41,580 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,944. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearlake is $204,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,702. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 40.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Clearlake reports 829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,639/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Clearlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearlake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population16,604
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,580
Per Capita$19,944
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B+
Home Value$204,500
Rent$1,162
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$204,702
Housing Units7,666
Rent Burden40.9%
Crime
F
Violent829/100K
Property1,639/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.9%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,354 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute32 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Clearlake was founded in 1980.
The median home in Clearlake was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.