At a Glance
Median Income
$89,219
$37,063 per capita
Home Value
$248,100
Zillow: $284,468
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clearwater residents earn a median household income of $89,219 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,063. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clearwater is $248,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,468. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
26.0% of adults in Clearwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clearwater has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,904
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,219
Per Capita$37,063
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,100
Rent$1,074
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$284,468
Housing Units702
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Clearwater was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.