Clinton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,795 Population 1,527/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $37,177 per capita
$180,400 Home Value $276,433 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
444 Violent Crime/100K 768 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$37,177 per capita
Home Value
$180,400
36% below
Zillow: $276,433
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
444/100K
17% above
768/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
13.6% 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
64%
Rent
75%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton 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

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,177. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $180,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,433. Median rent is $868/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 768/100K.

Education

25.3% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,795
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$37,177
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent$868
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$276,433
Housing Units1,146
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent444/100K
Property768/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation852 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.