At a Glance
Median Income
$142,563
$61,852 per capita
Home Value
$407,800
Zillow: $504,837
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
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)
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.