At a Glance
Median Income
$64,440
$42,934 per capita
Home Value
$326,100
Zillow: $337,480
Median Rent
$1,539/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
399/100K
2,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
339 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clearwater a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearwater residents earn a median household income of $64,440 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,934. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearwater is $326,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,480. Median rent is $1,539/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Clearwater reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,392/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Clearwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearwater has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population117,075
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density4,472/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,440
Per Capita$42,934
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B+
Home Value$326,100
Rent$1,539
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$337,480
Housing Units60,600
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent399/100K
Property2,392/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault246/100K
Burglary228/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days339/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Clearwater was founded in 1891.
The median home in Clearwater was built in 1977.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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