Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Clute
Clute, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$725
Population
13,240
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Mammoths, museums, and musicals define this Gulf Coast city
Beach
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Museums
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Park-Like
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Coastal
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Quirky
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Located less than an hour south of Houston, Clute is a thriving city located just off the Gulf Coast. This park-like city provides plenty of recreation as well as a peaceful atmosphere to settle down. Head to Mammoth Lake for 55 acres of water that allow for a unique diving experience, since the lake is filled with several interesting artifacts to enjoy. Interesting artifacts are a defining feature of Clute, as two mammoth fossils were found here. Head to the Center for the Arts and Science, home to the Brazosport Art League, the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, the Brazosport BASF Planetarium, and Brazosport Center Stages, to learn more about the creatures that used to roam around the Gulf Coast. The Center also features the most extensive collection of seashells in the south, art exhibits, plays, musicals, and a planetarium. The other parts of Clute are residential and hold plenty of rental options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,100
Average: $90,462
Education
2,244
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,558
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clute has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clute, TX is $727 for one bedroom, $909 for two bedrooms, and $1,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clute has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$727/month
614 Sq Ft
House
$2,040/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clute, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
541 Students
Public
Grades K-8
946 Students
Public
Grades K-8
946 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,398 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science
- Sea Center Texas
- Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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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.