Clearwater, FL
Population 117,075 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA. Moving to or from Clearwater? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
117,075
Cost of living (RPP)
100.89
Annual avg temp
74°F
Typical home
$339,488
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $64,440 |
| Median age | 46.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $326,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,539/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.35 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.89 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.525, goods 95.47, services 125.839. Source: BEA, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
74°F
January low
53°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 53.6". Station: ST PETERSBURG INTL AP, FL US (7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$339,488
ZHVI YoY
-5.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,928/mo
ZORI YoY
-3.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Total employment (MSA)
1,412,840
Median wage (annual)
$46,420
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 201,260 | $41,920 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 145,340 | $36,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 135,010 | $30,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 114,660 | $36,330 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 111,490 | $75,840 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Tampa, FL 20 mi · 33 min St. Petersburg, FL 21 mi · 34 min Lakeland, FL 55 mi · 1h 14m Orlando, FL 110 mi · 2h 20m Cape Coral, FL 131 mi · 2h 43m Gainesville, FL 151 mi · 3h 7m Palm Bay, FL 160 mi · 3h 24m Port St. Lucie, FL 183 mi · 3h 54m Jacksonville, FL 219 mi · 4h 32m West Palm Beach, FL 223 mi · 4h 40m