At a Glance
Median Income
$66,224
$38,098 per capita
Home Value
$251,100
Zillow: $183,765
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
392/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Clute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clute a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clute residents earn a median household income of $66,224 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,098. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clute is $251,100 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,765. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Clute reports 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Clute hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clute has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,650
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,002/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,224
Per Capita$38,098
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,100
Rent$1,223
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$183,765
Housing Units4,967
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent392/100K
Property2,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault221/100K
Burglary579/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Clute was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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