Living in Clearwater
Clearwater is a full-service city of more than 115,000 residents stretching from Clearwater Harbor east to Tampa Bay. Its mainland neighborhoods offer affordable single-family homes, golf communities and quick access to Countryside and the Courtney Campbell Causeway to Tampa.
Downtown is being revitalized with the Imagine Clearwater waterfront park and The BayCare Sound amphitheater.
Market snapshot
Clearwater home prices right now
$379,819
Median sale price
68 days
Median days on market
+7%
Price change vs. last year
Approximate public figures for the three months ending September 2026, from Redfin. Last updated October 2026. Ask Steve for exact, current MLS numbers.
Typical prices
$300K – $2M
Home styles
Single-family homes, golf communities, condos
Commute
30 min to Tampa via Courtney Campbell
Vibe
Coastal, convenient, diverse
County
Pinellas County
Local highlights
- The BayCare Sound
- Countryside area
- Philadelphia Phillies spring training
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Explore this Clearwater nature preserve on shaded trails and boardwalks, then visit the nature center to learn about local habitats and resident injured birds of prey.
Visitor informationBilheimer Capitol Theatre
Plan an evening at this downtown Clearwater theater on Cleveland Street; browse the official performance calendar for concerts, comedy, and other ticketed shows.
Visitor informationCountryside Community Park
Bring children to the playground, use outdoor exercise equipment, or shoot baskets at this Clearwater park connected directly to the Duke Energy Trail.
Visitor information
Things to do
- Phillies spring training games
- Concerts at The Sound
- Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Bike the Pinellas Trail
Walk Moccasin Lake’s boardwalks
Follow the preserve’s boardwalks across ponds and creeks while looking for birds and gopher tortoises; leave pets at home, and do not fish here.
Visitor informationSwim at the Long Center
Check the Long Center’s current aquatic schedule before visiting its Olympic-size pool or heated training pool; confirm recreation-card requirements and applicable admission charges.
Visitor informationRide the Bayshore Trail connection
Walk or cycle Clearwater’s paved Bayshore Trail to connect the Ream Wilson Trail with the Courtney Campbell Trail; review the city map before choosing your route.
Visitor informationTry tennis or pickleball at McMullen
Check court availability at Clearwater’s Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex, which offers hard and clay courts, locker rooms, showers, and nearby walking trails.
Visitor information
Check the linked visitor information for current hours, reservations, seasonal access and any storm-related closures. Some outings are nearby rather than within the neighborhood.
Who loves Clearwater
A perfect day in Clearwater
Watch Phillies spring training at BayCare Ballpark, have lunch downtown on the bluff, explore the new Coachman Park, and drive across the causeway for sunset at the beach.
Neighborhoods to know
Downtown & the Bluff
Condos overlooking Clearwater Harbor
Countryside
Family neighborhoods with golf and shopping
Island Estates
Waterfront homes between downtown and the beach
Where locals eat
- Downtown Cleveland Street restaurants
- Frenchy's (several locations)
- Clear Sky Cafe
Parks & outdoors
- Coachman Park & The Sound
- Pinellas Trail
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park
- Spring training baseball
Schools
Pinellas County Schools, including the IB program at Clearwater High.
A little history
Clearwater was named for the freshwater springs along its bluff. The Belleview Biltmore, built by Henry Plant in 1897, made the area a resort destination, and the city now hosts Phillies spring training.
Events locals look forward to
Steve's honest take
What people love
- Wide range of prices
- Close to the beach
- Spring training and events
Good to know
- Busy US-19
- Some areas are dated
- Beach traffic on weekends
Typical drive times
25 min
Tampa International Airport
10 min
Nearest Gulf beach
30 min
Downtown Tampa
Approximate, without heavy traffic.
Clearwater questions, answered
Prices are approximate ranges and change with the market. Photos show the style of the area and are illustrative. Contact Steve for current listings and sold data in Clearwater.
