Hendry County Real Estate - Clewiston

Clewiston is in South Central Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 7,155. Clewiston is approximately 51 miles from Port Saint Lucie (population 164,603) and around 54 miles from West Palm Beach (population 99,919).

The median age for residents of Clewiston is 33.8. Around 43.1% of Clewiston households include school aged children and 24.6% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 61.4% of the Clewiston population are White, 12.7% are Black or African American, .8% American Indian, 2.2% Asian and 2.8% are Two or more Races. Clewiston has a significant Hispanic population. 48.7% (3,486) of Clewiston residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Of these 48.7% are of Mexican origin, 5.42% Puerto Rican, 23.83% Cuban and 22.03% are of other Hispanic or Latino origin.

There are 2,684 housing units in Clewiston. 364 (13.5%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. There are 881 residential rental units in Clewiston. 765 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 12.8%.

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Hendry County

Hendry County is located in South Central Florida, along with Desoto, Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Hardee counties. Incorporated cities in Hendry County are Clewiston and LaBelle (the county seat). Hendry County is known to the U.S. Census Bureau as the Clewiston Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county's population is in excess of 35,000.

The largest industries by employment are trade, transportation, & utilities; public administration; and natural resources and mining. Major private sector employers include US Sugar Corp, Southern Gardens, A Duda & Sons, Hendry County Hospital Authority, and Alico, Inc. Top public sector employers include Hendry County School District, Hendry County, and Hendry County Sheriff's Office.

72.5% of the land in Hendry County is used for agriculture. Hendry County?s location on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee gives it access to the rich soil that was left after the partial drainage of the Everglades. The number one crop is citrus, with over 9 million trees in the county, followed by sugar cane and fresh vegetables. Watermelons are also grown in significant quantities in Henry County.

Located in the northeastern corner of the county, Clewiston is on the southwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee. The city known as ?America?s Sweetest Town? is home to over 6,000. The U.S. Sugar Corporation mill is located on the southern end of the city. It processes 700,000 tons of sugar cane each year.

Clewiston is also known as the Gateway to Lake Okeechobee. The 730 square-mile lake is full of opportunities for maritime recreation, including fishing. Largemouth bass is a popular target for fishers, and many bass tournaments are held in Clewiston. Fishermen and -women also fish the crappie. Fishing contributes millions of dollars to the local economy every year. The lake is also a prime spot for yachting and birding. Hikers can use the Herbert Hoover Dike that rings the water to view the lake and its wildlife.

Neighboring Properties

AddressTypeSq FtClass 
317 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 446 B
315 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
314 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
318 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
313 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 1,760 B
319 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
632 Orange Rd Vacant Residential 0 L
636 Orange Rd Mobile Home 884 B
312 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
320 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
295 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
311 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
321 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
294 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
628 Orange Rd Mobile Home 1,512 B
640 Orange Rd Mobile Home 924 B
310 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
296 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
322 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
297 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
323 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
293 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
298 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
309 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
624 Orange Rd Mobile Home 960 B
324 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
292 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
619 Orange Rd Mobile Home 1,152 B
291 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
308 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
325 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
702 Redish Cir Mobile Home 896 B
290 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
299 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
706 Redish Cir Mobile Home 960 B
307 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
326 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
289 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
620 Orange Rd Mobile Home 924 B
530 Redish Cir Mobile Home 924 B
300 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
615 Orange Rd Mobile Home 1,510 B
710 Redish Cir Mobile Home 960 B
288 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
301 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
327 Holiday Blvd Mobile Home 0 L
526 Redish Cir Mobile Home 1,152 B
287 Holiday Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
714 Redish Cir Mobile Home 1,104 B

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $44,029. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $15,516 per year. The top 10% earn more than $109,632 per year. The top 1% earn more than $372,033 per year. Most renters earn between $21,636 (20th percentile) and $39,204 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $88,058 and $110,073.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 5 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $9,913 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $19,826 and $24,783.

Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates

Local Rents

The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $727. Most renters earn between $1,803 and $3,267 per month. They typically spend 32% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $494 (20th percentile) to $1,009 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 11%.

This property falls in percentile 5 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $264 per month and a monthly household income of $1,088 ($13,056 per year)

Nearby Companies

Carlos Centeno LLC
530 Redish Cir
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