Apartments for rent in Clearwater, SC

Clearwater, a small town in South Carolina, has a population of slightly less than 5,000. Families with children should feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 23% of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 37, the town's population skews younger than most cities in South Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in Clearwater, and 64% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $582/month, which is $325 per month less than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 23 minutes, quicker than most cities in the state, Clearwater residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, opted for by 34% of residents, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Clearwater has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (32%) compared to the national average. In addition, 2% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Clearwater residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 14% of the labor force in the town. Clearwater workers earn an average annual income of about $36,000, less than the South Carolina average. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.