At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$48,882 per capita
Home Value
$228,600
Zillow: $315,780
Median Rent
$828/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clifton residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,882. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,168 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clifton is $228,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,780. Median rent is $828/month, with 13.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Clifton reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,250/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clifton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$48,882
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,730M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,390
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,600
Rent$828
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$315,780
Housing Units80
Rent Burden13.4%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,250/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Clifton was founded in 1840.
The median home in Clifton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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