Living in Clinton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 2,536 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $82,768 (14% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $186,700, the median rent is $918/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 2,536
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $82,768State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $186,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $918/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Michigan median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
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 $186,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,361 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $82,768 and the income per person is $39,104. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,069
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.59
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 2,536
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 979
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 2,536 | $82,768 | $186,700 | $918 |
| Tecumseh | 8,646 | $62,835 | $216,700 | $1,003 |
| Manchester | 2,522 | $87,614 | $232,000 | $840 |
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | $788 |
| Saline | 9,006 | $88,346 | $341,300 | $1,054 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $138,000 | $956 |
| Vineyard Lake | 1,031 | $86,146 | $306,100 | — |
| Milan | 5,987 | $96,949 | $247,100 | $1,162 |
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Clinton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Clinton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Clinton, MI?
The median household income in Clinton is $82,768, 14% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $186,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $918 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Clinton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Michigan median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 43.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 30 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
28.5% 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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