Clearwater, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, while the typical home is valued around $361,300. Households earn a median of $66,381 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$66,381
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,658
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$361,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,593
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,696
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,977
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,527
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
99.0
Rents / Housing
123.5
Services
95.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $123,450 |
| Registered Nurse | $90,260 |
| Elementary Teacher | $61,990 |
| Electrician | $55,750 |
| Accountant | $88,140 |
| Plumber | $54,590 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $297,870 |
| Civil Engineer | $109,740 |
| Operations Manager | $136,870 |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,410 |
| Health Services Manager | $121,290 |
| Truck Driver | $53,820 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $108,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
117,247
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,464
Per month
Avg Home Value
$309,090
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33755 | — | $1,122 | $262,800 |
| ZIP 33756 | — | $1,235 | $284,800 |
| ZIP 33759 | — | $1,699 | $272,300 |
| ZIP 33761 | — | $1,614 | $249,100 |
| ZIP 33763 | — | $1,272 | $182,000 |
| ZIP 33764 | — | $1,457 | $274,300 |
| ZIP 33765 | — | $1,438 | $271,800 |
| ZIP 33767 | — | $1,771 | $648,300 |
| ZIP 34695 | — | $1,644 | $356,200 |
| ZIP 34698 | — | $1,385 | $289,300 |
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
310
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.0
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.9%
Clearwater has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Clearwater is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Clearwater is $1,658 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Clearwater is $66,381 per year.
The median home value in Clearwater is $361,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Clearwater is not yet available.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
