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Crime in Clearwater summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clearwater. Key points include:
There were 2,541 total crimes in Clearwater in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clearwater is 2,173.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clearwater is 340.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clearwater is 1,833.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clearwater is 2.57% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Clearwater Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clearwater / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,541 | 2,173.7 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 398 | 340.5 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 59 | 50.5 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 265 | 226.7 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,143 | 1,833.2 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 253 | 216.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,742 | 1,490.2 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 148 | 126.6 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Clearwater summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clearwater. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clearwater is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clearwater is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Clearwater is $339,488.
The median income in Clearwater is $66,381.
Clearwater's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clearwater Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clearwater | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clearwater, FL Weather
The average high in Clearwater is 81.2° and the average low is 65.1°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clearwater |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 65.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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2 Reviews & Comments About Clearwater
The crime wasn't bad when we visited there and I loved the beach.
I loved the alligator crossing and fish reservoir. The beaches were very clean.
Crime continues to be a growing issue in parts of Clearwater. The downtown area used to be very pleasant, unfortunately it has been taken over by the Scientology cult groups. It's a real shame. The beach, however, is truly fantastic...gorgeous white sand....outstanding! We moved after living near the downtown Clearwater area after 25 years. We still go back to visit each year.
Favorite place, Costco. Lot's of good restaurants....the nations #1 Beach!
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Clearwater Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clearwater
The current population in Clearwater is 117,247. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117,247 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 117,075 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 116,984 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 116,616 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 115,975 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 115,159 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 114,015 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 112,794 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 111,747 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 110,381 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 109,210 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 108,551 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 108,138 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 107,809 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 108,044 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clearwater
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Clearwater is:
65.1% White with 76,297 White residents.
10.5% African American with 12,311 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 3,286 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 24 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 948 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 4,309 Two Or More residents.
17.1% Hispanic with 20,026 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clearwater | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.5% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clearwater
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Clearwater is 50.8% female with 59,512 female residents.
Clearwater is 49.2% male with 57,735 male residents.
| Gender | Clearwater | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clearwater for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Clearwater completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Clearwater completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Clearwater completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Clearwater completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Clearwater completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Clearwater completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Clearwater completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Clearwater completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Clearwater completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clearwater | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clearwater, Florida
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6.3% of households in Clearwater earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Clearwater earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Clearwater earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Clearwater earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Clearwater earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Clearwater earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Clearwater earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Clearwater earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Clearwater earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Clearwater earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clearwater | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
