What are the schools like in Clearfield, UT?

Clearfield is served primarily by Voyage Academy. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.9:1.

What is the median household income in Clearfield?

The median household income in Clearfield, UT is $69,889 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Clearfield, UT?

Clearfield has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Clearfield, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clearfield, UT affordable or expensive?

Clearfield's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clearfield is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $303,300 and the median rent is $1,372 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clearfield, UT?

Clearfield has a violent crime rate of 316.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1156.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clearfield, UT a Good Place to Live?

Clearfield is a small city of 32,369 in Utah, with a median household income of $69,889 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Clearfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clearfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clearfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Clearfield's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clearfield costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clearfield, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$303,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,372	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,889	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Clearfield's violent crime rate is 316.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

316.6 /100k

Property Crime

1156.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clearfield is served primarily by Voyage Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clearfield, UT	National Avg
School District	Voyage Academy	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clearfield sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clearfield, UT
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Clearfield, UT	National Avg
Population	32,369	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Clearfield

Clearfield, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

84015 84056

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearfield, UT affordable or expensive?

Clearfield's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clearfield roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $303,300 and median rent is $1,372/month.

What is the crime rate in Clearfield, UT?

Clearfield's violent crime rate is 316.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1156.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clearfield?

Public schools in Clearfield are operated by Voyage Academy. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clearfield, UT a good place to live?

Clearfield, UT has a population of 32,369, a median household income of $69,889, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clearfield?

Clearfield averages 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clearfield?

Clearfield, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 84015, 84056.

What is the population of Clearfield?

The population of Clearfield, Utah is 32,369 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clearfield?

Key numbers for living in Clearfield: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $303,300, median household income $69,889, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clearfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.