Living in Clinton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 4,794 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $42,922 (40% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $101,600, the median rent is $722/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 4,794
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $42,922State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $101,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $722/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Clinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clinton the median home value is $101,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $939 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $42,922 and the income per person is $25,856. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,339
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.17
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 4,794
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 2,129
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 4,794 | $42,922 | $101,600 | $722 |
| Fairview Park | 1,470 | $62,778 | $104,800 | $833 |
| Lyford | 438 | $48,548 | — | — |
| Universal | 173 | $53,750 | $64,300 | $567 |
| Mecca | 607 | $39,926 | $52,300 | $589 |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | $95,000 | — |
| Tecumseh | 638 | $91,750 | $251,000 | — |
| Rosedale | 609 | $50,655 | $99,000 | $658 |
| Libertyville | 141 | $81,375 | $82,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, IN?
The median household income in Clinton is $42,922, 40% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $101,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $722 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Clinton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 41.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 22 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
17.5% 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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