Known as “Utah’s Military City,” Clearfield is a bedroom community adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, with a population of over 34,600 people. Originally settled as a farming town in the 1870s, Clearfield grew rapidly with the construction of the base in the 1940s, following World War II efforts. As the largest single-site employer in Utah, Hill Air Force Base makes $11 billion in annual economic impact. It’s common to hear the roar of fighter jets flying to and from the base. There’s also the Freeport Center, a large industrial business hub for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, sitting on the former site of the Naval Supply Center. On top of its numerous job options, Clearfield has abundant housing. “We’re one of the most affordable cities in the region, which draws young families,” says Shaundra Rushton, communication manager for Clearfield City.
Clearfield offers residents diversified living with an abundance of amenities.
You'll find a plethora of housing options with nearby amenities in Clearfield.
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A mixed bag of affordable housing options
In January 2025, the median price for a single-family home in Clearfield was $448,500, while the median price for townhouses sat around $375,000. Clearfield’s listing prices range between $280,000 and $665,000. “Clearfield prides itself on being a housing-choice community, with all types of housing to fit buyers’ needs,” Rushton says.
The city’s residential areas are broken into subdivisions. Clearfield’s downtown area along Main Street is lined with condos, townhouses and manufactured home communities. Subdivisions like Al Vita Park that are farther east towards the base have brick ranch-style homes and contemporary townhouses. North Clearfield and South Clearfield subdivisions like Westwood Estates and Anchorage have single and multi-story Craftsman homes alongside new construction.
Clearfield offers an abundance of multi family housing throughout the city.
Find spacious ranch layouts for small families in Clearfield.
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Getting a quality education in Davis County
Clearfield is served by the Davis School District, which earns a B-plus grade from Niche and enrolls roughly 73,500 students across 93 schools. Of these, seven public schools and one charter school are located in Clearfield. The Davis Technical College also has a Freeport West Campus for career and technical education classes.
Walk to the new public library in downtown Clearfield to find books magazines videos and more.
Younger students can attend Clearfield Elementary school.
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Main Street’s revitalized shopping and dining
Multiple commercial shopping centers are spread along Clearfield’s Main Street, with dozens of small businesses and services. Local restaurants include international eateries, sandwich shops, breakfast spots, pizza places and more. There are also several fast-food options. “Past and current city councils have worked hard to revitalize our downtown corridor by creating opportunities for residents and entrepreneurs,” Rushton says. This includes 148,000 square feet of new commercial spaces and 4,000 urban housing units.
Retail centers on Antelope Drive have regional chains and grocery stores. There’s also Layton Hills Mall, about 4 miles south, with its department stores and national retailers.
Create your signature beverage at the Liquor and Wine store in Clearfield.
Find everything you need and more at the Smith's in Clearfield.
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City parks and natural Northern Utah recreation
There are 16 designated city parks in Clearfield. Within these are multiple playgrounds, a sports complex, a disc golf course and a dog park. Steed Park has a pond for fishing and Bicentennial Park has an outdoor amphitheater. There’s also the Clearfield Community Garden within Fisher Park. Additionally, the city has multiple sports leagues and tournaments for all ages.
The Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail follows an abandoned railroad track and connects to most of Clearfield’s parks. Patrons can walk or bike along the trail and even use it to travel to Ogden. Antelope Island State Park is accessible through a causeway about 7 miles away, providing access to miles of additional trails.
Find baseball diamonds basketball courts and playgrounds all at Fisher Park in Clearfield.
Practice your latest tricks at the skate park in Clearfield.
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Clearfield’s art scene and Fourth of July events
When it comes to culture, the Clearfield Community Art Center celebrates all forms of creativity through concerts from the city’s band and choir, theater productions, dance performances and visual art classes. The city also puts on several annual events to celebrate the holidays. Clearfield’s Freedom Festival is a patriotic concert and the finale for Fourth of July’s week-long festivities, including a 5k run, parade and pool party.
Find artistic expression at every turn in Clearfield Utah.
Fisher Park has the space to host sporting events and festivals.
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Multiple modes of transportation in Clearfield
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has multiple bus lines running throughout the city. Clearfield Station is a stop for UTA’s FrontRunner commuter rail service. Additionally, Interstate 15 is the city’s main highway system, traveling along Clearfield’s eastern edge. Drivers can head about 10 miles north to Ogden or roughly 29 miles south to Salt Lake City. Utah state Highway 193 travels east to west, connecting to the Davis West Corridor and U.S. Route 89. The Salt Lake City International Airport is nearly 32 miles away.
Dry climate and low crime
Clearfield’s semi-arid climate experiences all four seasons. The area has a potential risk of wildfires when it’s dry, but the city is served by North Davis Fire District’s Station 42 to combat these risks.
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, from 2020 to 2023 the Clearfield Police Department has reported violent crime rates consistent with state and national crime rates. However, the rate in December 2023 had increased by 18% since the previous year. Clearfield’s property crime rates were consistently below state and national crime rates.
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