Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Clinton
Clinton, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$784
Population
25,715
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Natural beauty abounds near the mighty Mississippi River
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Nestled alongside the Mississippi River, Clinton is an idyllic city just west of the Iowa-Illinois border. Clinton’s natural beauty is only matched by its small-town charm, touting an array of antique shops, cafes, restaurants, and services in historic brick buildings along U.S. 67.
Clinton offers a broad range of affordable apartments and houses available for rent on picturesque, tree-lined streets. Renting in Clinton places residents within close proximity of exceptional outdoor recreation at Riverview Park, Eagle Point Park, and Emma Young Park. Clinton’s close-knit community comes together for a variety of year-round events, in addition to Lumberkings baseball games and strolls along the riverfront.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,900
Average: $68,280
Education
4,569
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,395
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clinton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clinton, IA is $535 for a studio, $784 for one bedroom, $1,087 for two bedrooms, and $1,330 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$784/month
633 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clinton, IA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
474 Students
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
981 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bickelhaupt Arboretum
- Soaring Eagle Nature Center
Airports
- Quad Cities International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.