Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Clive
Clive, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$892
Population
19,730
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Clive is encompassed by modern comforts, near a living history museum!
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Clive is northwest of Des Moines and has been recognized for its Greenbelt Park and Trail System in the community.
Before it was the modern, family-friendly suburb it is today, Clive got its humble beginnings as a mining and railroad town. Many small businesses reside here, especially along 86th Street. University Avenue has a ton of department stores, book shops, and grocery stores. You’ll also find the Valley West Mall and Shoppes at Three Fountains on University, too.
Residents of Clive enjoy having Interstate 35 just a few short minutes from their affordable apartments. Many locals like to play golf at the nearby courses, or take the kids to the living history museum just north of the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,739
Average: $138,857
Education
8,661
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,431
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clive has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clive, IA is $822 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, $1,078 for two bedrooms, and $1,557 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clive has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,088/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,584/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clive, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
658 Students
Public
Grades K-5
658 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
Indian Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
696 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Living History Farms
- Westchester Park
- American Legion Park
- Drake Municipal Observatory
- Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.