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Clearwater
  • City in Florida
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Clearwater

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Clearwater is a city in Florida with a population of 116,616. Clearwater is in Pinellas County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Clearwater offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Clearwater there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Clearwater and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Clearwater are above average.
    About Clearwater...
    Population
    116,616
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $241,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,224
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Clearwater Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      238.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      73.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      211.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,569.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      112.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Clearwater

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,182
    National
    $69,021
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