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Clearlake, CA


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Clearlake, California

Clearlake, California, in Lake county, is 36 miles N of Santa Rosa, California (center to center) and 66 miles NW of Sacramento, California. About 13,142 people people live in Clearlake.

The People and Families of Clearlake

In Clearlake, about 43% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Clearlake.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clearlake had a median family income of $25,504. As it happens, more people than usual in Clearlake are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Clearlake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Clearlake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Clearlake, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Clearlake is one place with an advantage over most places in California. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Clearlake, 85% of commuters drive to work. In Clearlake, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Clearlake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clearlake Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Clearlake Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clearlake Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Clearlake, CA

Comparing Clearlake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime21

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