Clearwater, Florida

Mid-size Florida city with community character

Southeast Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Clearwater is a Florida city with a population of approximately 117K, part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $346,065. Median household income is $59,358.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 117K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $346,065 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,358 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.8 minutes
  • Part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

116,850

Source: Census ACS

$346,065

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,358

Source: Census ACS

22.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

111 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Pinellas County (county-level results)

47%
52%
Democrat 242,452
Republican 269,472
Leans R+5.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 59.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.9

Location

Clearwater, FL (27.9799, -82.7806)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.