NEIGHBORHOOD
Clear Lake
Texas · Houston · 70,910 residents · 29.9 sq mi
The short version
Clear Lake is home to 70,910 people in Houston. That is roughly 64% ahead of the Houston median. About 47% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Density works out to 2,375 people per square mile. Households take in $106,372 a year at the median, 29% more than the country as a whole. Owners hold 60% of the housing stock. These figures are approximated by combining the 19 census tracts that make up Clear Lake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
70,910
Population density
2,375 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
29.9 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,372
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,531
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Retail trade11.2%
Other services6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$301,457
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,720
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.41 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(35,015)
Black9.7%(6,878)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(16,948)
Asian12.3%(8,691)
Other4.8%(3,378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(35,015)
Black9.7%(6,878)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(16,948)
Asian12.3%(8,691)
Other4.8%(3,378)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
18.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas?
Clear Lake, Houston, Texas has about 70,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas earns about $106,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Clear Lake, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Clear Lake, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $301,457, and the typical rent is about $1,720 a month.
How educated are people in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas?
About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas?
About 9.6% of people in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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