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Clinton, NY

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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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clinton, NY is $730 for one bedroom, and $1,255 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$730/month
714 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clinton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

546 Students

5
out of 10

Clinton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

286 Students

7
out of 10

Clinton Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

382 Students

9
out of 10

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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 2025.