At a Glance
Median Income
$61,705
$30,521 per capita
Home Value
$81,800
Zillow: $130,323
Median Rent
$665/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clifton residents earn a median household income of $61,705 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,521. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clifton is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,323. Median rent is $665/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
21.5% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clifton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,705
Per Capita$30,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$772
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$665
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$130,323
Housing Units248
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,294 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clifton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.