Clearwater, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,124 Population 746/sq mi density
$50,669 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $261,739 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,669 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $835/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearwater, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,669
33% below
$30,526 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
44% below
Zillow: $261,739
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°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
67%
Home Value
56%
Rent
72%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
239%
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 $50,669 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,526. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clearwater is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,739. Median rent is $835/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

9.1% of adults in Clearwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clearwater has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,124
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,669
Per Capita$30,526
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$835
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$261,739
Housing Units1,648
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,449/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation302 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Clearwater was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.