One AmeriLife Place
For lease2600 McCormick Drive, Clearwater, FL 33759
Clearwater, FL
Clearwater is a Gulf Coast city and the county seat of Pinellas County, positioned west of Tampa and north of St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area. With the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the southeast, it is renowned for Clearwater Beach, warm subtropical weather, waterfront recreation, and a long history as a vacation destination. Historic Cleveland Street, Coachman Park, BayCare Ballpark, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium add cultural and family attractions, while the city’s downtown is also known for the substantial presence of the Church of Scientology.
Recreational Delights
Clearwater’s signature attraction is Clearwater Beach, where broad Gulf-facing sands support swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball, fishing, parasailing, paddleboarding, and sunset walks. The Clearwater Memorial Causeway connects the mainland with the beach and offers scenic views across Clearwater Harbor. Moccasin Lake Nature Park preserves 51 acres of habitat around a five-acre lake, with trails, environmental programs, camps, and rehabilitated birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians. Coachman Park provides downtown waterfront open space for walks, gatherings, and events. Residents and visitors can also enjoy Clearwater’s five public pools, including the Long Center and Clearwater Beach pool, with lessons, aquatic teams, and seasonal programs. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium combines recreation with marine-life education and rehabilitation, featuring dolphins, otters, pelicans, sharks, turtles, and other aquatic species.
Culinary Scene
Clearwater’s food scene reflects its Gulf Coast setting, with seafood restaurants, casual beach cafés, waterfront dining, and menus centered on grouper, shrimp, oysters, crab, and other Florida specialties. Clearwater Beach is the city’s most concentrated dining district, offering everything from relaxed beachfront fare and seafood shacks to bars, ice cream shops, and international restaurants. Downtown Clearwater and Cleveland Street provide additional cafés, bakeries, diners, and independently owned restaurants. The wider Tampa Bay influence brings Cuban, Latin American, Italian, Greek, and contemporary American options, while the area’s tourism economy supports lively brunch, craft-cocktail, and sunset-dining scenes. Seasonal visitors and a sizable older population also contribute to a broad mix of traditional and modern dining choices.
Demographics
- Clearwater has approximately 117,247 residents. Its median age is 46.6, notably above the U.S. median of 38.9, reflecting a substantial retiree and mature-adult population alongside working-age residents and families.
- Median household income is $66,381, below the U.S. median of $80,734. The city’s economy includes nearly 50,400 workers, with service, sales, office, science, and business occupations especially prominent.
- English is the predominant first language, while Spanish is also widely spoken. Clearwater’s cultural landscape additionally includes Greek, French, German, and Italian language communities, consistent with its diverse metropolitan setting.
Population
117,247
Growth 0.15%
Households
49,998
Growth 0.18%
Median Age
46.6
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$66,381
US Median Household Income $80,734
Sports
Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies
Minor-league baseball
Clearwater Threshers
Swimming
Clearwater Aquatics Team
Sailing
Clearwater Yacht Club
Education
Clearwater Public Library System, including Main, Countryside, North Greenwood, Beach, and East libraries
Clearwater High School
St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus
Pinellas Technical College Clearwater Campus
Entertainment
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Coachman Park
Quality of Life
Clearwater offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, abundant sunshine, extensive beaches, outdoor recreation, healthcare access, libraries, cultural venues, and convenient connections across the Tampa Bay region. Its older-than-average population supports a strong retirement and visitor economy, while summer heat, seasonal storms, traffic, tourism pressures, and relatively modest household incomes can affect daily life.
2022 Population by age
5%
0-4 Years
14%
5-19 Years
5%
20-24 Years
24%
25-44 Years
28%
45-64 Years
24%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.6%
Retail Trade
11.63%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9.98%
Accommodation and Food Services
9%
Construction
8.09%
Finance and Insurance
7.26%
Educational Services
6.86%
Manufacturing
6.28%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.64%
Transportation and Warehousing
4.35%
Public Administration
4.04%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
3.9%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.87%
Wholesale Trade
2.42%
Other
3.08%