Clinton

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Clinton, NY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$737

Population

1,646

Renter Mix

40% Rent

Delight in historic charm and small-town community

Suburban Rural Family-Friendly Peaceful Historic Close-Knit Welcoming Charming Picturesque

Located about eight miles southwest of Utica, Clinton is a picturesque small town named after New York’s first governor, George Clinton. First settled in 1787, Clinton boasts a rich history and a sense of old-world charm. Rows of boutiques, eateries, antique stores, and specialty shops populate well-preserved buildings in Clinton’s vibrant downtown area.

Clinton enjoys an array of cultural amenities hosted by the Kirkland Art Center and Hamilton College. Residents come together for a variety of community events, including the Clinton Art and Music Festival, Clinton Art Rocks, Shoppers’ Stroll and Holiday Parade, and a seasonal Farmers Market.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$80,042

Average: $94,167

Education

709

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

867

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

19%

Over 65

26%

Housing Distribution

Clinton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clinton, NY is $737 for one bedroom, and $1,288 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$737/month
714 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Clinton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

563 Students

Clinton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

281 Students

Clinton Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

340 Students

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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.