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Clearwater’s story
135 years in pictures
8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1891Clearwater is settled
ClearwaterFL
A city of 117,247, settled in 1891. Public schools that outperform most of Florida.
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Michel Rathwell from Cornwall, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Population
117,247
+8.9% since 2010
Typical home
$343K
−0.6% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
46.6
years
Jobs based here
66,505
Balanced
What makes Clearwater stand out
The 3 things Clearwater does most differently from other towns.
BSchool Grade
Schools
Better than 64%
of FL districts
School Grade B.
100 U.S. towns● Clearwater
Health
53% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than FL on 0 measures, worse on 2.
Outdoors
#171 most trails in FL
25 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves
4.8% of the town is conserved land.
College town
Ultimate Medical Academy calls Clearwater home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Clearwater’s report card
Now in Clearwater
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Mostly Sunny
H 88° · L 73°
Local news
All →- 28-Story ‘The Bluffs’ Set for 2028 Completion at 150 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, FLFlorida YIMBY · Sep 26
- Spirit Christmas confirms four Florida stores opening this year (2026)Attractions Magazine · Sep 25
- Clearwater Cen. vs Hollins - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/21/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clearwater. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Clearwater’s public schools outperform 64% of Florida districts
The public schools Clearwater’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Academy of Science | K–8 | 722 | A |
| Plumb Elementary School | PK–5 | 704 | B+ |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | PK–5 | 678 | C+ |
| Leila Davis Elementary School | PK–5 | 636 | A− |
| Plato Academy Clearwater | K–8 | 616 | A |
| Skycrest Elementary School | PK–5 | 521 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduationAll 33 schools →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Clearwater
About one in 5 of Clearwater’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Largo (10%), Tampa (10%) and St. Petersburg (7%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
20%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clearwater20%
Largo10%
Tampa10%
St. Petersburg7%
Pinellas Park5%
9 mi
median commute distance
66,505
jobs based in Clearwater
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Clearwater beats the Florida average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
B−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Florida
0 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Clearwater | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 7.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 9.1% |
Mease Dunedin Hospital
2.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
44th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
4.8% of Clearwater is conserved land
25 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves.
#171for trails in FL
4.8%
conserved · 1,179 of 24,453 acres
25 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
#209
most conserved land in FL
#194
most walkable in FL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sand Key Park | 3 mi | 97 |
| 2. Lake Chautauqua Park | 2.5 mi | 70 |
| 3. Crest Lake Park | 1.7 mi | 38 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clearwater has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 52°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter54–71°
Spring64–81°
Summer76–90°
Fall68–83°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Clearwater
Clearwater's reported crime rate is above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 290 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clearwater2.5
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clearwater14
Florida10.8
U.S.15.5
290
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,635
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Clearwater home is worth about $343K
The typical Clearwater home is worth about $343,000, down 0.6% in a year, 9% below the Florida typical home.
$343KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clearwater$343K
Florida$376K
Market temperature
52
days on market
95.6%
sale-to-list price
−0.6%
value change, 1 year
139
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2,320
paid flood claims since 1978
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
8 places in Clearwater on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Clearwater
City in Florida, United States
Clearwater is a city in and the county seat of Pinellas County, Florida, United States, west of Tampa and north of St. Petersburg. To the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and to the southeast lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 117,292. It is the smallest of the three principal cities in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay area. Clearwater Beach is part of the city of Clearwater, but is separated from it by the Intracoastal Waterway. Cleveland Street is one of the city's historic avenues, and the city includes BayCare Ballpark and Coachman Park. The Church of Scientology owns the majority…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1891
- Population
- 117,292
- Area
- 40 sq mi
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- ZIP code
- 33755, 33756, 33757
- Area code
- 727
Clearwater’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Clearwater.
DunedinSafety HarborLargoBelleairGreenbriarBelleair BeachPalm HarborClearwater
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