Living in Clinton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 27,195 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $74,745 (32% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $225,800, the median rent is $1,118/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 27,195
- Median age
- 35.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $74,745State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $225,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,118/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
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 $225,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $74,745 and the income per person is $37,526. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,993
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.57
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 27,195
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 10,018
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $225,800 | $1,118 |
| Bolton | 597 | $31,250 | $43,100 | $661 |
| Raymond | 1,663 | $40,060 | $191,100 | $710 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | $275,200 | $1,336 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
| Flora | 2,331 | $36,513 | $204,800 | $542 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | $352,900 | $1,853 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, MS?
The median household income in Clinton is $74,745, 32% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $225,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,118 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Clinton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 35.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 24 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
47.8% 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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