Clifton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bosque County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,489 Population 1,702/sq mi density
$63,696 Median Income $30,043 per capita
$147,500 Home Value $237,178 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
28 Violent Crime/100K 253 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,696 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,696
15% below
$30,043 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
48% below
Zillow: $237,178
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
93% below
253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
52%
Rent
87%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $63,696 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,043. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,178. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Clifton reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 253/100K.

Education

25.9% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,489
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,702/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,696
Per Capita$30,043
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$1,008
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$237,178
Housing Units1,473
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent28/100K
Property253/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation684 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Clifton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.