Living in Clinton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 1,813 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $88,182 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $310,100, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 1,813
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,182State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $310,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
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 $310,100, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,265 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $88,182 and the income per person is $53,324. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 895
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 1,813
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
54.8% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,813 | $88,182 | $310,100 | $1,095 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
| New Hartford | 1,989 | $82,717 | $224,400 | $1,582 |
| Washington Mills | 2,112 | $134,397 | $231,300 | $1,149 |
| Chadwicks | 791 | $75,960 | $117,400 | $907 |
| New York Mills | 3,856 | $57,578 | $207,700 | $909 |
| Whitesboro | 3,633 | $45,934 | $160,700 | $924 |
| Yorkville | 2,613 | $72,969 | $156,300 | $985 |
| Oriskany | 1,238 | $63,235 | $170,100 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, NY?
The median household income in Clinton is $88,182, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (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 $310,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,095 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Clinton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 45.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 18 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
54.8% 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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