32mm clearance is an excellent sweet spot for that kind of riding. It lets you run comfortable 28-30mm road tires for smooth pavement, or step up to 32mm tires with light tread for chipseal, beat-up city streets, and well-maintained gravel paths. You won't be doing aggressive off-road riding, but you'll handle most mixed-surface routes confidently.
This clearance is typical on endurance and all-road bikes, which prioritize comfort and versatility over pure race aerodynamics. The extra tire width absorbs road buzz and bumps far better than narrower options, reducing fatigue on long rides.
One important detail: always leave 3-4mm of space between your tire and frame for mud and wheel flex. So with 32mm max clearance, your actual tire should be around 28-30mm to stay safe. You can always run narrower tires, but you can't squeeze in wider ones than your frame allows.