Living in Clinton, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 1,040 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $103,750 (43% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $386,600, the median rent is $1,565/month.
Clinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 1,040
- Median age
- 38State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $103,750State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $386,600State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,565/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
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 $386,600, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, which is 13.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,034 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $103,750 and the income per person is $47,143. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 441
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.84
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 1,040
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 366
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,040 | $103,750 | $386,600 | $1,565 |
| Turah | 543 | $130,417 | $470,400 | — |
| Piltzville | 383 | $68,867 | $477,600 | — |
| Twin Creeks | 361 | $86,029 | $356,600 | — |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 1,563 | $62,039 | $210,900 | $1,105 |
| East Missoula | 2,099 | $57,500 | $358,500 | $1,050 |
| Missoula | 76,514 | $70,392 | $473,100 | $1,189 |
| Carlton | 682 | $107,155 | $712,500 | — |
| Orchard Homes | 5,588 | $64,904 | $553,700 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, MT?
The median household income in Clinton is $103,750, 43% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (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 $386,600, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,565 per month, about 13.5% of household income.
Is Clinton, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 38 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 23 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
35.4% 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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