Living in Clewiston, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clewiston · Census data 2020–2024
Clewiston has 7,348 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $57,222 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $763/month.
Clewiston at a glance
- Population
- 7,348
- Median age
- 41State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,222State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clewiston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Clewiston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clewiston the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,646 a month in housing costs.
Clewiston median household income
The median household income in Clewiston is $57,222 and the income per person is $30,379. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Clewiston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,999
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.67
Clewiston demographics
- Population
- 7,348
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 2,698
- Foreign-born
- 25.8%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clewiston ›
Education in Clewiston
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Clewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clewiston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Clewiston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clewiston | 7,348 | $57,222 | $239,200 | $763 |
| Harlem | 2,420 | $46,038 | $56,200 | $963 |
| Moore Haven | 2,131 | $40,094 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Montura | 4,121 | $34,617 | $124,400 | $1,113 |
| South Bay | 5,102 | $51,417 | $142,300 | $1,085 |
| Pioneer | 868 | $64,015 | $337,500 | — |
| Belle Glade | 16,972 | $48,001 | $163,100 | $898 |
| Pahokee | 5,609 | $53,359 | $152,300 | $1,116 |
| Canal Point | 207 | $111,719 | — | $1,431 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Clewiston: FAQ
What is the median household income in Clewiston, FL?
The median household income in Clewiston is $57,222, 23% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clewiston?
The median home value in Clewiston is $239,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Clewiston?
The median gross rent in Clewiston is $763 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Clewiston, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Clewiston?
The median age in Clewiston is 41 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Clewiston?
The average commute to work in Clewiston is 22 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clewiston?
The unemployment rate in Clewiston is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clewiston?
17.4% of adults in Clewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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