At a Glance
Median Income
$57,110
$28,911 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
Zillow: $254,102
Median Rent
$729/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.6% smoking rate
How Clewiston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clewiston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clewiston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clewiston residents earn a median household income of $57,110 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,911. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clewiston is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,102. Median rent is $729/month, with 24.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Clewiston reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 361/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Clewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clewiston has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,257
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,613/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born27.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,110
Per Capita$28,911
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$729
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$254,102
Housing Units2,838
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property361/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Clewiston was founded in 1920.
The median home in Clewiston was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
27.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.