Living in Clearwater, FL

Explore Clearwater and see how it fits the life you want to build.

117,247 Population Pinellas County County City Place Type Florida State
Overall Match6.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Clearwater at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population117,247
Median Household Income$66,381
Median Home Value$361,300
Median Gross Rent$1,658
Median Age46.6
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home20.7%
Homeownership58.6%
Housing Vacancy18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Clearwater is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Clearwater Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Clearwater and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Clearwater

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$361,300
Median Gross Rent$1,658
Homeownership58.6%
Housing Vacancy18.2%
Housing Value5.4/10
Housing Stability5.4/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Clearwater, FL

Median Household Income$66,381
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home20.7%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.8/10
Income Strength7.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Clearwater and how households are structured

Population117,247
Median Age46.6
Average Household Size2.3

Clearwater is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Clearwater

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Clearwater point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.3°F
Average Winter Low52.5°F
Annual Rainfall56.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Clearwater

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Pinellas County.

County Intelligence

Clearwater & Pinellas County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Clearwater.

Current NarrowTheList data for Clearwater shows a population of about 117,247. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Pinellas County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Clearwater.

For someone considering a move to Clearwater, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Belleair, FL 3.9 miles away Dunedin, FL 4.3 miles away Safety Harbor, FL 4.8 miles away Largo, FL 4.9 miles away Belleair Bluffs, FL 5.1 miles away Belleair Beach, FL 5.2 miles away Belleair Shore, FL 6.2 miles away Indian Rocks Beach, FL 7.4 miles away Oldsmar, FL 7.7 miles away Pinellas Park, FL 9.2 miles away Seminole, FL 9.5 miles away Indian Shores, FL 9.8 miles away