Living in Clinton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 6,985 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $62,323 (25% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,800, the median rent is $934/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 6,985
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,323State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $934/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clinton the median home value is $102,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $62,323 and the income per person is $34,983. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,500
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.16
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 6,985
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 3,157
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | $102,800 | $934 |
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | $98,500 | $925 |
| Kenney | 349 | $82,813 | $81,500 | $825 |
| Maroa | 1,714 | $72,500 | $126,800 | $851 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | $96,600 | — |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | $95,300 | $670 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | $100,000 | $950 |
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Beason | 142 | $55,208 | $104,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, IL?
The median household income in Clinton is $62,323, 25% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clinton?
The median home value in Clinton is $102,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $934 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Clinton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 38.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 19 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
20.4% of adults in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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