Is Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA a Good Place to Live?
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) is a small town of 1,157 in Washington, with a median household income of $94,755
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is
13% above the national average.
Strengths:
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) 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: 113.0
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s overall cost of living index is 113.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.
Metric
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$560,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,755
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents
— 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
545.2 /100k
Property Crime
3238.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) is served primarily by Eatonville School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA
National Avg
School District
Eatonville School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) sees average highs of 46.1°F in January
and 75.7°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) roughly 13% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $560,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)'s violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) are operated by Eatonville School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA has a population of 1,157, a median household income of $94,755, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98328.
The population of Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington is 1,157 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County): cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $560,600, median household income $94,755, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
