Why Live in Clear Lake
Clear Lake, located near Mount Vernon and Burlington in Skagit County, is a quiet, rural community with a rich history rooted in the logging industry. The Clear Lake Historical Association preserves this heritage in one of the town's original buildings. Residents enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle where everyone knows each other, contributing to a peaceful and family-oriented atmosphere. Clear Lake offers a variety of things to do, with fishing being particularly popular. The lake is home to species such as Rainbow trout and Largemouth bass, and Clear Lake Beach provides public access with a picnic area and playground. The Clear Lake Hill Trailhead offers a 5-mile hike with limited parking. Homes in Clear Lake range from contemporary to midcentury and Craftsman styles, often featuring fruit trees, gardening space, or lake views. Local amenities include Lakeside Coffee, Clear Lake Market, and Evelyn’s Tavern, which offers year-round outdoor seating and horseshoe pits. Clear Lake Elementary, a highly rated school, serves the neighborhood. The area is not walkable, but Skagit Transit buses provide transportation to Skagit Valley College. Clear Lake is about 8 miles from Interstate 5 and Burlington's retail stores, 34 miles from Bellingham International Airport, and 7 miles from Skagit Valley Hospital. The community faces a flood risk, particularly during the wet spring season, with ongoing efforts to improve drainage systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clear Lake a good place to live?
Clear Lake is a good place to live. Clear Lake is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Clear Lake has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $98,138 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 17.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Clear Lake are home owners, with 25.9% of residents renting and 74.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Clear Lake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Clear Lake neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Clear Lake?
The median home price in Clear Lake is $1,500,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $300,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,780 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $333K a year to afford the median home price in Clear Lake. The average household income in Clear Lake is $98K.
What are the best public schools in Clear Lake?
The best public schools that serve Clear Lake are:
What are the best private schools in Clear Lake?
The best private schools that serve Clear Lake are:
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Home Trends in Clear Lake, WA
On average, homes in Clear Lake, Mount Vernon sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clear Lake, Mount Vernon over the last 12 months is $1,710,000.
Median Sale Price
$1,710,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,710,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$309
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$1,500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-14%
