How many renters in Clearwater, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.9% (±3.6 points) of renting households in Clearwater, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.9% (±3.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.2% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.9% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clearwater
| Share of income spent on rent | Clearwater | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±1.8 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±2.3 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.2% (±3.2 points) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Clearwater against Pinellas County, its state and the nation
| Clearwater | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.9% (±3.6 points) | 60.0% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.2% (±3.2 points) | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.9% (±2.2 points) | 35.0% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,345 (±$4,203) | $54,442 (±$1,274) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,658 (±$49) | $1,642 (±$18) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clearwater, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pinellas County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Pinellas County, Clearwater ranks 15 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 319 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Clearwater
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | — | 62.9% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Greenbriar | 2.5 mi | 23.3% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleair | 3.9 mi | 46.6% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunedin | 4.3 mi | 62.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Safety Harbor | 4.8 mi | 41.6% (±15.3 points) | Lower |
| Largo | 4.9 mi | 60.7% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleair Bluffs | 5.1 mi | 50.9% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleair Beach | 5.2 mi | 22.8% (±21.6 points) | Lower |
| South Highpoint | 5.9 mi | 65.8% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Safety Harbor, FL (41.6%), Belleair Beach, FL (22.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Pinellas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Treasure Island | 66.7% (±34.2 points) |
| 10 | Oldsmar | 66.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Kenneth City | 66.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | South Highpoint | 65.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 13 | Gulfport | 64.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | East Lake | 63.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 15 | Clearwater | 62.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Dunedin | 62.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pinellas Park | 61.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 18 | Largo | 60.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 19 | Bay Pines | 60.0% (±43.0 points) |
| 20 | St. Petersburg | 57.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Tarpon Springs | 55.0% (±12.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Pinellas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clearwater
Are renters in Clearwater rent-burdened?
62.9% of renting households in Clearwater pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Clearwater spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clearwater, FL spends 37.9% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater city, Florida
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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