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Clearlake, California

Introduction to 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 live in Clearlake.

Clearlake History

Clearlake is a part of Lake County which has developed around the 43,000 acre Clear Lake. The area was shaped by volcanic action. The original inhabitants of the area were the Pomo Indians. The first modern settlers were from Europe and they came in the 1850s. The area of Clearlake was incorporated in 1980 by combining Clear Lake Highlands, Burns Valley, Cache Creek and a portion of Clear Lake.

Clearlake and nearby Attractions

  • Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center
  • Clearlake Park
  • Anderson Marsh
  • Redbud Park
  • Clearlake City Hall
  • Borax Lake

Things To Do In Clearlake

Clearlake offers great recreational opportunities, including shopping areas and restaurants. Clear Lake has very scenic views and is an ideal place for relaxation. The parks offer opportunities for health enhancing activities. The lake, being a major part of the community, makes fishing, swimming and boating the most popular activities.

Clearlake Transportation

Sacramento International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Clearlake Higher Education

Napa Valley College serves the city.

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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