What are the schools like in Clinton, CT?

Clinton is served primarily by Clinton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Clinton?

The median household income in Clinton, CT is $80,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Clinton, CT?

Clinton has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Clinton, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clinton, CT affordable or expensive?

Clinton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clinton is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $312,000 and the median rent is $1,340 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clinton, CT?

Clinton has a violent crime rate of 74.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2232.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clinton, CT a Good Place to Live?

Clinton is a small town of 3,113 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $80,083 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Clinton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clinton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.6

Clinton's overall cost of living index is 99.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clinton costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clinton, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$312,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,340	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clinton's violent crime rate is 74.2 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.2 /100k

Property Crime

2232.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clinton is served primarily by Clinton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clinton, CT	National Avg
School District	Clinton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clinton sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clinton, CT
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Clinton, CT	National Avg
Population	3,113	—
Median Age	51.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	28.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison Center, CT 4 mi Westbrook Center, CT 5 mi Saybrook Manor, CT 6 mi Guilford Center, CT 8 mi Deep River Center, CT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Clinton

Clinton, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06413

Clinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton, CT affordable or expensive?

Clinton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clinton roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $312,000 and median rent is $1,340/month.

What is the crime rate in Clinton, CT?

Clinton's violent crime rate is 74.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2232.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clinton?

Public schools in Clinton are operated by Clinton School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clinton, CT a good place to live?

Clinton, CT has a population of 3,113, a median household income of $80,083, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clinton?

Clinton averages 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clinton?

Clinton, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06413.

What is the population of Clinton?

The population of Clinton, Connecticut is 3,113 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clinton?

Key numbers for living in Clinton: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $312,000, median household income $80,083, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.