Sign In Register

Clearwater, FL Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

omaharider2020

Life in Clearwater as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 117K people. The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for ...

2 replies 32 upvotes living
Leonardo Ramos

Is Clearwater still affordable?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

1 replies 18 upvotes housing
Hailey Thomas

Co-working spaces in Clearwater?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,539 for rent here. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are...

1 replies 19 upvotes jobs
portland_samuel

Grocery stores in Clearwater -recommendations?

Hey, I've been here for 4 years and The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks an...

27 replies 2 upvotes qa
omaharider2020

Unpopular opinion about Clearwater

Alright, With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 117K people. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Median household income is $64,440, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Ther...

1 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Jack R.

Clearwater in the winter -how bad?

OK so It's a a mid-size city city with about 117K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?

0 replies 51 upvotes qa
Eugene N.

The truth about Clearwater — honest review

Been a Clearwater resident for 2 years. Here's my honest take: Pros: - Great weather year-round - Diverse food scene - Nice parks and trails Cons: - Traffic can be bad during rush hour - Limited nightlife Overall I'd rate it 9/10. It's not perfect but it works for our family.

11 replies 13 upvotes living
Eugene N.

Working in Clearwater -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, I'm a 49-year-old chef and The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. The cit...

11 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Madelyn Lewis

What surprised you most about Clearwater?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? Public tr...

2 replies 40 upvotes best-worst
Ryan Parker

Is Clearwater still affordable?

Alright, I've been here for 9 years and Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...

0 replies 18 upvotes housing
Eugene N.

Housing in Clearwater compared to Nashville

Random thought, Been living here since 2014. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

22 replies 55 upvotes housing
Greyson Parker

Best neighborhoods in Clearwater

My partner and I are With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this ma...

0 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
santiago_lover

Best neighborhoods to rent in Clearwater?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $326,100 on average. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain...

0 replies 49 upvotes housing
Madelyn Lewis

Internet providers in Clearwater?

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA!

21 replies 53 upvotes qa
Greyson Parker

Job market in Clearwater for tech?

Hey folks, It's a a mid-size city city with about 117K people. With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traf...

3 replies 23 upvotes jobs
Leonardo Ramos

Working in Clearwater -salaries realistic?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a mid-size city city with about 117K people. Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot b...

5 replies 16 upvotes jobs
sunny_mackenzie95

Housing market in Clearwater right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 9 months ago and Homes are going for about $326,100 on average. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods w...

1 replies 43 upvotes housing
omaharider2020

Is Clearwater walkable?

Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Any advice would be great.

5 replies 1 upvotes qa
Jack R.

Best companies to work for in Clearwater?

First post here. Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestl...

26 replies 41 upvotes jobs
Emmett T.

How are the schools in Clearwater?

OK so I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up.

0 replies 13 upvotes qa
Savannah L.

Clearwater is underrated, change my mind

Median household income is $64,440, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great.

6 replies 34 upvotes living
David G.

Working in Clearwater -salaries realistic?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $64,440, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a ...

15 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Aiden K.

Considering Clearwater vs Seattle -help me decide

The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

0 replies 56 upvotes moving
santiago_lover

Is Clearwater walkable?

Household incomes average around $64,440 in Clearwater. Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods ...

28 replies 51 upvotes qa
Harper

Best areas to explore in Clearwater?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $326,100, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating ...

3 replies 21 upvotes qa
Carol H.

Commute times in Clearwater -how bad?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Clearwater sits at 399.3 per 100K. With a population of 117K, Clearwater is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the communi...

4 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Isaac

Is Clearwater getting better or worse?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,539/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is s...

6 replies 7 upvotes living
← Back to Clearwater Data