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Clive, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
18,776 Population 2,454/sq mi density
$131,082 Median Income $60,011 per capita
$379,000 Home Value $426,162 Zillow
$1,099 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 699 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,082 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$379,000 home value, $1,099/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clive, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,082
74% above
$60,011 per capita
Home Value
$379,000
34% above
Zillow: $426,162
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
6% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
89% below
699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
77% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
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)

Income
174%
Home Value
134%
Rent
94%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
177%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
11%
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.