Clearwater, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

115,975

Unemployment

6.4%

Poverty

15.3%

Median Home

$225,600

Median Income

$50,335

Median Rent

$1,167

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Clearwater SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Clearwater, FL Crime Report

2,692
Total Crimes

2,284.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

-2.64%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Clearwater / 100k People	Florida / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,692	2,284.1	2,153.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	460	390.3	383.6	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	5.9	6.5
Robbery	87	73.8	62.2	73.9
Aggravated Assault	281	238.4	280.1	279.7
Property Crime	2,232	1,893.8	1,769.4	1,958.2
Burglary	249	211.3	240.6	314.2
Larceny	1,850	1,569.7	1,352.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	133	112.8	176.1	246.0

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Clearwater, FL Cost Of Living

98
Clearwater's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Clearwater	Florida	National Average
Overall	98	98	100

Services	99	99	100
Groceries	103	107	100
Health	99	98	100
Housing	95	96	100
Transportation	98	102	100
Utilities	100	106	100

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Clearwater, FL Photos

Sightseeing And Fishing Boats Docked At The Clearwater Marina

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Beautiful Crystal Clear Surf At Pier In April

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Rankings for Clearwater in Florida

Ranks #100 in Worst Places To Live In Florida

Ranks #109 in Best Places To Live In Florida

Ranks #135 in Cheapest Places To Live In Florida

Map Of Clearwater, FL

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Population over time in Clearwater

Year	Population	% Change
2020	115,975	1.7%
2019	114,015	1.1%
2018	112,794	0.9%
2017	111,747	1.2%
2016	110,381	1.1%
2015	109,210	0.6%
2014	108,551	0.4%
2013	108,138	0.3%
2012	107,809	-0.2%
2011	108,044	-

Race / Ethnicity in Clearwater

White

65.7% (76,225)

African American

11.3% (13,079)

American Indian

0.2% (257)

Asian

2.9% (3,360)

Hawaiian

0.1% (79)

Other

0.4% (429)

Two Or More

2.4% (2,726)

Hispanic

17.1% (19,820)

Race	Clearwater	FL	USA
White	65.7%	53.4%	60.1%
African American	11.3%	15.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.9%	2.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.4%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	17.1%	25.8%	18.2%

Gender in Clearwater

Female

52.2% (60,498)

Male

47.8% (55,477)

Gender	Clearwater	FL	USA
Female	52.2%	51.1%	50.8%
Male	47.8%	48.9%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clearwater for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (5,798)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (6,958)

High School / GED

29.0% (33,632)

Some College

22.0% (25,514)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (9,278)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (23,195)

Master's Degree

7.0% (8,118)

Professional Degree

2.0% (2,319)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,159)

Education	Clearwater	FL	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	29.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Clearwater, Florida

Less than $10,000

8.5% (985,562)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.6% (537,404)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.9% (1,259,076)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.0% (1,159,485)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.5% (1,801,772)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.5% (1,916,999)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.2% (1,187,630)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.4% (1,555,442)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.1% (588,643)

$200,000 or more

5.2% (605,482)

Income	Clearwater	FL	USA
Less than $10,000	8.5%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.6%	4.2%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.9%	9.3%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.0%	9.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.5%	13.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.5%	18.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.2%	12.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.4%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.1%	5.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.2%	6.4%	8.3%