The Town FilesClinton, New York
Town in Clinton County · population 652 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,200
- Household income
- $50,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 107 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 41.0
Clinton is a town of 652 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $89,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of New York towns, quieter than 85% of New York towns, easier by car than 85% of New York towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $89,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $50,556, which is more affordable than 91% of New York towns. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $50,556 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.6% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 36.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 78.2°F and January lows 6.7°F. About 35.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 107.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Clinton since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 22, 1997.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 32,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,550 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 15.2%.
Public schools in Clinton
2 public schools with 819 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN ADIRONDACK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 429 | 8.1 |
| NORTHERN ADIRONDACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 390 | 11.8 |
Towns near Clinton
- Chateaugay, NY7.7 mi · 1,743 people · home $139,200
- Chateaugay, NY7.9 mi · 735 people · home $132,100
- Ellenburg, NY9.1 mi · 1,842 people · home $123,000
- Burke, NY12.8 mi · 1,421 people · home $122,700
- Mooers, NY12.9 mi · 3,467 people · home $176,400
- Dannemora, NY13.2 mi · 4,037 people · home $134,600
- Altona, NY13.2 mi · 662 people · home $187,500
- Altona, NY13.9 mi · 2,666 people · home $151,400
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 45% of New York towns and quieter than 85%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $89,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,556, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 78.2°F and January lows 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.7 inches of precipitation a year and 107.1 inches of snow.
Does Clinton get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Clinton in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)