Clearwater, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,388 Population 111/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $43,320 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearwater, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$43,320 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
15% above
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
35.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
13.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Clearwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
115%
Rent
71%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clearwater a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clearwater residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,320. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 74 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clearwater is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Clearwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 35.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Clearwater has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,388
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$43,320
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty13.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Housing

B+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$830
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units1,055
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,365 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+35.5%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute22 min