Clear Lake, IA
1 neighborhoods · 9,119 residents · Iowa
A
81/100
79
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$69K
Median Income
$236K
Median Home Value
Is Clear Lake, IA a Good Place to Live?
Clear Lake receives an overall livability grade of A (81/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores B+ (79/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $69,426 and median home values around $235,900.
About 33.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.7%. 76% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 51.
$738
Median Rent/mo
33.8%
College Educated
2.7%
Unemployment
76%
Owner-Occupied
51
Median Age
9,119
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cerro Gordo
County
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Neighborhoods in Clear Lake
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50428Cerro Gordo Co. | 81 A | 79 | 84 | $69K | $236K | 9,119 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.