A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B-
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
16,634

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$235,300
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$833
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%

Clive Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    95
    0
  • Murder
    6
    0
  • Rape
    12
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    237
    1
  • Theft
    1,753
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    172
    0

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$93,160
National
$53,889
Children
21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
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    Clive Reviews

    33 reviews
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    I like that Clive is a very clean city. The neighborhoods are all fairly well laid out and the people are absolutely amazing!
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    We live close to grocery stores, a mall, hospital and various doctors, and supply stores.
    The cost of living is high when you are on SS. Taxes, utilities, food and most all have risen which leaves us unable to eat out, shop and use all the surround us.
    Very nice city. Quiet with great schools, neighborhoods, and quick easy access to other suburbs around the greater Des Moines area.