At a Glance
Median Income
$78,909
$43,444 per capita
Home Value
$328,600
Zillow: $438,474
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clinton residents earn a median household income of $78,909 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,444. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clinton is $328,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,474. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Clinton reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 100/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clinton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,908
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,636/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,909
Per Capita$43,444
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$328,600
Rent$1,386
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$438,474
Housing Units3,668
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property100/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary7/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation294 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Clinton was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.