Clearwater, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Clearwater's population is 106,642 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.96 percent.
The median home cost in Clearwater is $159,580. Home appreciation the last year has been -22.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Clearwater's cost of living is 2.08% Lower than the U.S. average.
Clearwater public schools spend $5,157 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Clearwater.
The unemployment rate in Clearwater is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Clearwater jobs have Decreased by 8.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Clearwater, FL, population is 106,642. There are 4,259 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Clearwater, FL
The median age is 42.9. The US median is 37.6. 50.93% of people in Clearwater, FL, are married. 14.85% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.16 people. 13.01% of people are married, with children. 8.25% have children, but are single.
Race in Clearwater, FL
80.91% of people are white, 10.89% are black, 2.01% are asian, 0.34% are native american, and 5.39% claim 'Other'.
12.15% of the people in Clearwater, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 87.85% are non-hispanic).
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Have you ever lived on an island?: Clearwater Beach is located on an island, so it's a barrier island, but still surrounded by beautiful blue water. And one of the best-kept secrets is that it is... (read more)Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Long Summers: We have beautiful winters, although way to short, and summers are extremely humid and way too hot,and way too... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Health
There are 277 physicians per 100,000 population in Clearwater, FL. The US average is 170.
Clearwater, FL Health Index
Air quality in Clearwater, FL is 15 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Clearwater, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Lived in Charlotte, NC. Jacksonville, FL, and : what does this have to do with... (read more)Lived in Charlotte, NC. Jacksonville, FL, and Spar: I lived in Jacksonville, FL for 20 years. It is very dirty, crime ridden, and no beaches to enjoy anymore since the condos have arrived. The plus is that the healthcare... (read more)Nothing really that special...: Paired to Coral Springs FL this place is kinda of old and dumpy. I dont really like the bay area as much as south FL but it does have nicer people. Clearwater is full of... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -8.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 13.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,694 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $41,894 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.07% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.29% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.56% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.20% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.82% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.34% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.00% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.40% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.98% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.34% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.61% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.85% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.17% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 31.04% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.25% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.70% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.38% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Clearwater, FL, is 8.70%, with job growth of -8.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.50%.
Clearwater, FL Taxes
Clearwater, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Clearwater, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,694, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,894.
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Clearwater Is Not A Good Place....: To live. The cost of living is ridculously high. The insurance for housing is insane because of the hurricanes. The crime is bad. There are a lot of mexicans and... (read more)Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Long Summers: We have beautiful winters, although way to short, and summers are extremely humid and way too hot,and way too... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 31 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $159,580 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -22.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 52.94% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 14.84% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 32.18% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.82 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 4.17% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.80% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.44% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 7.82% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.24% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.35% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.02% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 15.55% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.54% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.24% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.92% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.44% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.36% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.07% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 19.32% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 31.20% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16.78% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.94% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.05% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.85% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Clearwater, FL, is $159,580. Home appreciation is -22.70% over the last year. The median age of Clearwater, FL, real estate is 31 years.
Clearwater, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 32.18% of the Clearwater, FL, population. 14.84% of houses and apartments in Clearwater, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Clearwater Housing SperlingViews
Living on the Florida Gulf Coast: The Florida lifestyle is great but it is getting harder and harder to achieve for many. The cost of housing itself is affordable as long as you don't want insurance or... (read more)Dome Homes: I don't understand why people in Florida aren't building hurricane-proof dome homes or concrete homes. I just checked out a web-site and you can have a hurricane proof... (read more)Countryside, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Duneiden sectio: Although Palm Harbor, Oldsmar and Duneiden is not in Clearwater they all merged together at Countryside. This is a very fast growing area, as much of Florida is.... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Crime
Clearwater, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Clearwater, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Have you ever lived on an island?: Clearwater Beach is located on an island, so it's a barrier island, but still surrounded by beautiful blue water. And one of the best-kept secrets is that it is... (read more)Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Long Summers: We have beautiful winters, although way to short, and summers are extremely humid and way too hot,and way too... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Climate
Clearwater, FL, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 104.
On average, there are 240 sunny days per year in Clearwater, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 52. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Long Summers: We have beautiful winters, although way to short, and summers are extremely humid and way too hot,and way too... (read more)Clearwater Is Not A Good Place....: To live. The cost of living is ridculously high. The insurance for housing is insane because of the hurricanes. The crime is bad. There are a lot of mexicans and... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Education
Clearwater, FL, schools spend $5,157 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 717 students per librarian, and 480 children per counselor in Clearwater, FL schools.
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Nothing really that special...: Paired to Coral Springs FL this place is kinda of old and dumpy. I dont really like the bay area as much as south FL but it does have nicer people. Clearwater is full of... (read more)re: Nice Place To Live - 9/29/2006: Amen... (read more)re: Please dont move here !! - 11/21/2008: beaches r not going private. Where do you get that... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Clearwater, FL, takes 25 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Clearwater Is Not A Good Place....: To live. The cost of living is ridculously high. The insurance for housing is insane because of the hurricanes. The crime is bad. There are a lot of mexicans and... (read more)Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Long Summers: We have beautiful winters, although way to short, and summers are extremely humid and way too hot,and way too... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Clearwater, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Clearwater, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Clearwater, FL cost of living is 97.92.
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Changing quickly: Clearwater is growing in leaps and bounds. Good schools, but very expensive here for raising a... (read more)I will tell you all about Clearwater...: I've lived in Clearwater for all but the first five years of my life, grew up attending public schools in the immediate area, and have seen the area grow throughout that... (read more)Living on the Florida Gulf Coast: The Florida lifestyle is great but it is getting harder and harder to achieve for many. The cost of housing itself is affordable as long as you don't want insurance or... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 35.19% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 14.66% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.33% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.05% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.69% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.66% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.58% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.36% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.96% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.63% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.46% | 0.54% |
35.19% of the people in Clearwater, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.16% are Catholic; 14.66% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 4.96% are another Christian faith; 2.63% in Clearwater, FL are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.46% affilitates with Islam.
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Nothing really that special...: Paired to Coral Springs FL this place is kinda of old and dumpy. I dont really like the bay area as much as south FL but it does have nicer people. Clearwater is full of... (read more)re: Nice Place To Live - 9/29/2006: Amen... (read more)re: Please dont move here !! - 11/21/2008: beaches r not going private. Where do you get that... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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Voting
49.51% of the people in Clearwater, FL are registered as Democrats. 49.56% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.92%.
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Have you ever lived on an island?: Clearwater Beach is located on an island, so it's a barrier island, but still surrounded by beautiful blue water. And one of the best-kept secrets is that it is... (read more)Changing quickly: Clearwater is growing in leaps and bounds. Good schools, but very expensive here for raising a... (read more)Weather: The weather is ideal except for the summer months of July August and... (read more)Have an opinion about Clearwater? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Clearwater Click Here
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