At a Glance
Median Income
$63,696
$30,043 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
Zillow: $220,067
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
303 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
3.3 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $220,067. 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 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 695/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,489
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,702/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,696
Per Capita$30,043
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$1,008
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$220,067
Housing Units1,473
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property695/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary116/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.