Clinton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
38,756 Population 1,549/sq mi density
$120,967 Median Income $51,241 per capita
$400,300 Home Value $438,585 Zillow
$1,665 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$120,967 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$400,300 home value, $1,665/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,967
61% above
$51,241 per capita
Home Value
$400,300
42% above
Zillow: $438,585
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
43% above
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
161%
Home Value
142%
Rent
143%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $120,967 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,241. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $400,300 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,585. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

33.1% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population38,756
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,549/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$120,967
Per Capita$51,241
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,300
Rent$1,665
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$438,585
Housing Units14,122
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation217 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1987.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.