Clear Lake Shores, TX

Clear Lake Shores, Texas

Clear Lake Shores, Texas, in Galveston county, is 13 miles S of Baytown, Texas (center to center) and 24 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,205 people in Clear Lake Shores.

The People and Families of Clear Lake Shores

In Clear Lake Shores, about 54% of adults are married. In Clear Lake Shores, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clear Lake Shores had a median family income of $86,450. Clear Lake Shores has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Clear Lake Shores living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Clear Lake Shores. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,954) in Clear Lake Shores. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Clear Lake Shores Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Clear Lake Shores is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Clear Lake Shores, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Clear Lake Shores, 92% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Clear Lake Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Clear Lake Shores, TX

Comparing Clear Lake Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Clear Lake Shores Almanac

Clear Lake Shores Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clear Lake Shores Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clear Lake Shores residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Clear Lake Shores Colleges

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