At a Glance
Median Income
$131,082
$60,011 per capita
Home Value
$379,000
Zillow: $426,162
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Clive Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clive's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clive a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clive residents earn a median household income of $131,082 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,011. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clive is $379,000 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,162. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Clive reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 699/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.5% of adults in Clive hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clive has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,776
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,454/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,082
Per Capita$60,011
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$379,000
Rent$1,099
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$426,162
Housing Units7,327
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property699/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation878 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Clive was founded in 1882.
The median home in Clive was built in 1995.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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