Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Clinton
Clinton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,896
Population
15,218
Renter Mix
46% Rent
The classic New England town on the water
Lakefront
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Historic
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Massachusetts has its fair share of amazing historic cities -- Boston, Salem, Plymouth, Cambridge, Worcester -- but one of the state's best-kept secrets is Clinton. Located on the Wachusett Reservoir about 45 miles west of Boston, Clinton offers great beauty (stroll along the Wachusett Dam and see the town from the observation area), amazing history (Clinton dates back to 1654), and a fantastic location -- in addition to Boston, the city is within easy reach of Worcester, just 14 miles southwest; Springfield, 62 miles southeast; and Providence, Rhode Island, about 53 miles south. Other easily accessible destinations include Plymouth's history and beaches, roughly an hour away, and Martha's Vineyard, a two-hour drive.
Clinton was part of Lancaster, settled around 1654. In 1828, the Bigelow brothers arrived and transformed the small community into a manufacturing hub -- Erastus Bigelow invented the power loom, and the town quickly became known for textiles. Eventually, they began to manufacture carpets of such high quality that they were used in places like the Waldorf-Astoria, the SS Titanic, and the White House. Learn more about Clinton's history in places like Founder's Hall, a Queen Anne style home built in 1883. One of the town's quirkier museums, the Museum of Russian Icons, contains more than 700 Russian icons, dating back to the 15th century.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,530
Average: $99,551
Education
5,121
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,860
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clinton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clinton, MA is $1,327 for a studio, $1,900 for one bedroom, $2,124 for two bedrooms, and $2,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,900/month
645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clinton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
861 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
583 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Mount Pisgah Conservation Area
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
- Mass Audubon's Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ward Hill Ski Area
- Felton Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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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.