Clinton 62 Average
Clinton Livability #455 ranked city in Indiana#16,051 ranked city in the USARanks better than 45% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Clinton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Clinton?

Clinton is a smaller city located in the state of Indiana. The city has a population of 4,679 residents. At 97%, the majority of the Clinton population is White; this is followed by 2% Black and 0% Asian. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Clinton is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 26 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Clinton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Indiana if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like health & safety, education, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Clinton and in the areas around Clinton is a much easier task.

Using data and statistics Clinton has received a livability score of 56/100. This score is ranked in the 25th percentile when compared to all other cities. This is a poor rating when compared to the average of other places in the country. For each of the livability categories, we know that Clinton ranks very well for housing (A-). There is at least one category that did not score well in Clinton. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F), crime (F), education (D-) and employment (F).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Clinton has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Clinton real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Clinton. Median real estate prices in Clinton come in at $72,000, which is 43.1% lower than the Indiana average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Clinton, the home price to income ratio is 1.8, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average.

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      Clinton transportation information

      Statistic Clinton Indiana National
      Average one way commute26min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work68.9%83.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.1%8.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.1%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.0%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home9.9%3.5%4.6%
      Source: The Clinton, IN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).