Clinton, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,908 Population 4,636/sq mi density
$78,909 Median Income $43,444 per capita
$328,600 Home Value $452,975 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,909 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$328,600 home value, $1,386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,909
5% above
$43,444 per capita
Home Value
$328,600
17% above
Zillow: $452,975
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
19% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
105%
Home Value
117%
Rent
119%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
12%
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 4.0% (11% above 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 $452,975. 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 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 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 Born12.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,909
Per Capita$43,444
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A
Home Value$328,600
Rent$1,386
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$452,975
Housing Units3,668
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property57/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.4 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.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
12.1% 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.