Living in Clinton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 281 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $88,750 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $70,000, the median rent is $625/month.
Clinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 47.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $70,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clinton the median home value is $70,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $768 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $88,750 and the income per person is $33,799. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 200
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 37%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.17
37% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clinton has many vacation and second homes.
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 281
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 11.1%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 (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 281 | $88,750 | $70,000 | $625 |
| Graceville | 564 | $66,111 | $121,400 | $739 |
| Big Stone City | 706 | $63,333 | $151,200 | $776 |
| Ortonville | 2,028 | $56,133 | $166,300 | $747 |
| Beardsley | 229 | $64,375 | $77,700 | $613 |
| Chokio | 392 | $47,000 | $92,500 | $779 |
| Dumont | 140 | $132,708 | $146,600 | — |
| Milbank | 3,525 | $56,011 | $155,000 | $548 |
| Wilmot | 381 | $59,583 | $78,300 | $608 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, MN?
The median household income in Clinton is $88,750, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $70,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $625 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Clinton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 47.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 18 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 0% (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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