Living in Clinton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 2,789 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $141,146 (36% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $436,200, the median rent is $1,881/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 2,789
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $141,146State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $436,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,881/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2%.
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 $436,200, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,881 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,168 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $141,146 and the income per person is $64,645. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,089
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.62
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 2,789
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,063
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 2,789 | $141,146 | $436,200 | $1,881 |
| Annandale | 1,568 | $168,043 | $504,900 | $2,662 |
| Union | 6,430 | $137,568 | $416,600 | $1,625 |
| High Bridge | 3,580 | $112,467 | $336,500 | $1,831 |
| Lebanon | 1,675 | $110,104 | $374,400 | $2,171 |
| Glen Gardner | 1,916 | $101,974 | $330,900 | $1,890 |
| Franklin | 3,283 | $161,169 | $513,300 | $3,501 |
| Bethlehem | 3,760 | $142,434 | $496,600 | $2,047 |
| Hampton | 1,020 | $67,222 | $336,500 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, NJ?
The median household income in Clinton is $141,146, 36% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $436,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,881 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Clinton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 37.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 29 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
61.5% 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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