Living in Clinton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 1,419 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $76,458 (22% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $664,800, the median rent is $1,410/month.
Clinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 46.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,458State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $664,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,410/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
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 $664,800, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,410 per month, which is 51% 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 $76,458 and the income per person is $49,121. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 759
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.19
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 648
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
39% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 48.2%
- Public transit
- 14.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,419 | $76,458 | $664,800 | $1,410 |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Langley | 1,044 | $77,072 | $700,700 | $1,365 |
| Picnic Point | 10,261 | $129,734 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $565,300 | $1,740 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, WA?
The median household income in Clinton is $76,458, 22% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $664,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,410 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Clinton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 46.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 35 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
39% 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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