Living in Clinton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clinton · Census data 2020–2024
Clinton has 2,041 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $72,019 (7% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $209,400, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Clinton at a glance
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 36.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,019State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $209,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Clinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
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 $209,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,430 a month in housing costs.
Clinton median household income
The median household income in Clinton is $72,019 and the income per person is $32,836. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Clinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 858
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.45
Clinton demographics
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 802
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clinton ›
Education in Clinton
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clinton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Clinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 2,041 | $72,019 | $209,400 | $1,010 |
| Allens Grove | 147 | $68,333 | $231,300 | — |
| Beloit | 36,534 | $62,663 | $156,500 | $1,066 |
| Sharon | 1,592 | $67,500 | $186,700 | $1,072 |
| Darien | 1,126 | $63,194 | $211,600 | $900 |
| South Beloit | 7,946 | $78,616 | $173,000 | $972 |
| Janesville | 66,030 | $73,446 | $223,400 | $1,054 |
| Roscoe | 10,706 | $93,036 | $227,800 | $1,437 |
| Rockton | 7,974 | $119,058 | $235,400 | $914 |
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What is the median household income in Clinton, WI?
The median household income in Clinton is $72,019, 7% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $209,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Clinton?
The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,010 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Clinton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Clinton?
The median age in Clinton is 36.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Clinton?
The average commute to work in Clinton is 25 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clinton?
The unemployment rate in Clinton is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clinton?
23.4% 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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