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Clearwater, FL vs Wildwood, FL
Clearwater, FL vs Wildwood, FL: What the data shows
Clearwater, FL is in Clearwater, FL while Wildwood, FL is in Wildwood, FL — both in the same state. On home prices, Wildwood, FL is the more affordable option at $170,000 median — $92,800 less than Clearwater, FL's $262,800. WYLT rates Clearwater, FL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Wildwood, FL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Wildwood, FL has the stronger safety profile of the two. Clearwater, FL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Wildwood, FL has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Clearwater, FL has Low flood risk and Wildwood, FL has Low flood risk.
Wildwood, FL is the more walkable neighborhood. Clearwater, FL scores 5/100 (car-dependent) versus Wildwood, FL's 22/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Clearwater, FL has the higher school rating — Clearwater, FL rates 8.6/10 and Wildwood, FL rates 7.86/10.
| Category | Clearwater, FL | Wildwood, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $263K | $170K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K | $900 ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $51K ✓ Higher income | $45K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Low ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 5/100 | 22/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 42/100 ✓ Better transit | Minimal transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | N/A ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 37 min ✓ Shorter commute | 60 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | B ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8.6/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.86/10 |
| Best for | Young professionalsTampa commutersFamilies looking for good schools | FamiliesFirst-time homebuyersSmall businesses |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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