Take a stroll down Market Street in downtown Clinton.
Take a stroll down Market Street in downtown Clinton.
Aspire Park encompasses a sprawling 370 acres in Clinton, TN.
Find all sorts of eclectic items and antiques in downtown Clinton.

Clinton, TN

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$872

Population

10,322

Renter Mix

41% Rent

Clinton: An antiquer’s paradise in the South

Tennessee Antiques Mountains

The city of Clinton is located in Anderson County, just a short drive outside of Knoxville. As you stroll through the downtown district, you’ll be in awe at all the specialty shops that make up this charming community. Market Place is an antique lover’s dream, surrounded by a comic and collectibles shop, a glass studio, jewelry store, as well as cafes and bakeries – so be ready to shop and grab a bite to eat! Down the street is Clinton City Park, a large green space and recreational facility where residents can join sports leagues, walk or ride their bikes along the pathways, or gaze out onto the Clinch River.

In direct junction with Route 61, Route 25W, and I-75, residents can easily experience the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Little Ponderosa Zoo, and River Ridge Farm – a horseback riding and horse-and-buggy guided tour.

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Take a stroll down Market Street in downtown Clinton.

Aspire Park encompasses a sprawling 370 acres in Clinton, TN.

Find all sorts of eclectic items and antiques in downtown Clinton.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$56,772

Average: $70,065

Education

1,581

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,440

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Clinton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Clinton, TN is $872 for one bedroom, $1,006 for two bedrooms, and $1,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$872/month
804 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Clinton, TN is 14.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Clinton is 23.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,177. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 12.8% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Grand Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Grand Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Clinton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

557 Students

Clinton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

557 Students

South Clinton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

231 Students

Clinton Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 6-8

609 Students

Clinch River Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Clinton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,126 Students

Anderson County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,036 Students

Clinch River Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Norris Dam State Park

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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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 June 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.