The Town FilesClinton, Washington
Community in Island County · population 956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $664,800
- Household income
- $76,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 72°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.1
Clinton is a community of 956 people in Island County, Washington. The median home is worth $664,800, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 92% of Washington towns.
How Clinton ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clinton is worth $664,800, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 8.7 times the median household income of $76,458, which is more affordable than 3% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,410 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clinton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $664,800 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,410 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $76,458 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.7× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.1% | — |
Who lives in Clinton
| People | Clinton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 22.5% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Clinton
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 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 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 15, 2006.
Severe weather in Island County since 1996
Island County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Island County
Island County had 18,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,929 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Clinton itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Clinton
- Mukilteo, WA4.1 mi · 21,538 people · home $884,900
- Langley, WA5.8 mi · 1,147 people · home $700,700
- Picnic Point, WA6.3 mi · 9,768 people · home $833,800
- Meadowdale, WA7.2 mi · 3,148 people · home $852,400
- Everett, WA7.5 mi · 110,629 people · home $565,300
- Lake Stickney, WA7.6 mi · 15,413 people · home $620,300
- North Lynnwood, WA8.3 mi · 22,802 people · home $616,400
- Eastmont, WA9.1 mi · 24,059 people · home $784,000
Clinton questions
Is Clinton, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clinton scores better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns and quieter than 87%. 29.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton is valued at $664,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,458, so homes cost about 8.7 times income. Median rent is $1,410 a month.
What is the weather like in Clinton?
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 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)