Clearlake, California is a small town located in Lake County. It is known for its picturesque beauty and as the largest natural freshwater lake in California. The town has an estimated population of 15,093 people, according to the 2019 American Community Survey estimates. Clearlake ranks highly among cities across the country for its quality of life and job market. According to BestPlaces, Clearlake ranks at number 10 out of 77 cities in California for economic environment, with a score of 7.7 out of 10. Additionally, Clearlake also ranks at number 5 out of 77 cities for jobs, with a score of 8.1 out of 10. The city also scores well in cost of living index (6th place), crime rate (14th place), housing (17th place) and education level (46th place). With excellent rankings in economic environment and job markets, it is no surprise that Clearlake is known as one of the best places to live in California.
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