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Clear Lake Shores

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$529K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.189
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$529K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,762 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1997
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.44%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.88%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.4%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.55%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,134 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

How Clear Lake Shores compares

By median home value, Clear Lake Shores is the 2nd most expensive of 13 cities in Galveston County, and its typical home is worth more than 81% of all homes in Galveston County.

Home values in Clear Lake Shores

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$251K$1M
cities in Galveston County ranked by median home value
#Galveston CountyMedian valueHomes
1Tiki Island$706K415
2Clear Lake Shores$529K189
3Jamaica Beach$472K613
4Kemah$410K2,641
5Friendswood$401K17,740
6League City$387K31,128
7Bayou Vista$374K464
8Santa Fe$369K8,465
9Galveston$369K25,848
10Dickinson$293K16,308
11Hitchcock$241K3,947
12La Marque$233K9,170
13Texas City$199K16,426

About the Clear Lake Shores market

How many homes are there in Clear Lake Shores, TX?

Clear Lake Shores, TX contains 189 residential properties, with a median of 1,762 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1997. The median TopHap Estimate is $529K.

How does Clear Lake Shores, TX compare to the rest of Galveston County?

By median home value, Clear Lake Shores, TX is the 2nd most expensive of 13 cities in Galveston County. Its typical home is worth more than 81% of all homes in Galveston County. Tiki Island ranks just above it and Jamaica Beach just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Clear Lake Shores, TX?

88% of homes in Clear Lake Shores, TX are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Clear Lake Shores, TX hold?

44% of mortgaged homes in Clear Lake Shores, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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