The Best Neighborhoods in Clearwater, FL (2026)

Looking for the best neighborhoods in Clearwater? Instead of opinions, we ranked Clearwater’s 49 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where Clearwater stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Fastest-selling neighborhoods in Clearwater

Where homes sell quickest — a sign of strong buyer demand. (Lowest median days on market, communities with recent closings.)

  1. Marla Grove Estates — 1 days on market · $520,000
  2. Oak Forest of Countryside — 5 days on market · $735,000
  3. Chautauqua Lake Estates — 10 days on market · $850,000
  4. Highland Terrace Manor — 10 days on market · $325,000
  5. Virginia Groves Estates — 12 days on market · $305,000

Most affordable neighborhoods in Clearwater (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in Clearwater — where your dollar stretches furthest.

  1. Imperial Court — $117/sq ft · $87,000
  2. Eastwood Pines — $131/sq ft · $148,000
  3. High Point (Pinellas) — $144/sq ft · $164,000
  4. Imperial Cove — $144/sq ft · $163,000
  5. Townhomes of Countryside — $172/sq ft · $234,000

Top neighborhoods in Clearwater by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

  1. Skycrest — score 81 · $380,000
  2. Highland Terrace Manor — score 75 · $325,000
  3. Chesterfield Heights — score 67 · $408,000
  4. Virginia Groves Estates — score 65 · $305,000
  5. Westchester Lake Townhomes — score 64 · $425,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for Clearwater, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Clearwater?
It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating Clearwater neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.
What’s the median home price in Clearwater?
About $375,000 across the 49 Clearwater communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.
How were these Clearwater neighborhoods ranked?
From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Clearwater, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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