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Clinton, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hunterdon County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,784 Population 2,062/sq mi density
$142,563 Median Income $61,852 per capita
$407,800 Home Value $504,837 Zillow
$1,707 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
149 Violent Crime/100K 448 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,563 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$407,800 home value, $1,707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,563
90% above
$61,852 per capita
Home Value
$407,800
45% above
Zillow: $504,837
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
47% above
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
61% below
448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
76% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
21% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 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)

Income
190%
Home Value
145%
Rent
147%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 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 $142,563 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,852. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $407,800 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,837. Median rent is $1,707/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 448/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

59.4% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,784
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,563
Per Capita$61,852
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444

Housing

A+
Home Value$407,800
Rent$1,707
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$504,837
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent149/100K
Property448/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary37/100K

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation291 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Clinton was founded in 1865.
The median home in Clinton was built in 1971.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.