Florida · Metropolitan Area
Lake Clarke Shores is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,550. Residents earn $150,393 per year, which is 100% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Clarke Shores receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Clarke Shores offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Clarke Shores is $150,393, which is significantly higher than the national average — 100% above $75,149. This places Lake Clarke Shores among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Clarke Shores is $494,700, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lake Clarke Shores is below the national average at 200 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,488 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.
Lake Clarke Shores is a highly educated community — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lake Clarke Shores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 64.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| 166% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $150,393 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71,342 |
| County GDP | $140,506M |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Healthcare | 6,801 |
| Retail | 5,605 |
| Manufacturing | 973 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |
| Census Median | $494,700 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $647,768 |
| Median List Price | $715,000 |
| Median List Price | $715,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $427 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 29.6% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 200.3/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Murder | 28.6/100K |
| 354% above US avg | |
| Rape | 57.2/100K |
| Robbery | 28.6/100K |
| Assault | 85.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,488.3/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 686.9/100K |
| Theft | 686.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6456°N, 80.0753°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,859/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |