Clinton, Iowa

Small Iowa city with local appeal

Midwest Clinton, IA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

83.4

B

out of 100

Overview

Clinton is an Iowa city with a population of approximately 24,239, part of the Clinton, IA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $135,966. Median household income is $55,196.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,239 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $135,966 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,196 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18 minutes
  • Part of the Clinton, IA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,239

Source: Census ACS

$135,966

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,196

Source: Census ACS

18 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

85 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clinton County (county-level results)

40%
59%
Democrat 9,472
Republican 13,964
Leans R+18.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 83.4

Location

Clinton, IA (41.8517, -90.2078)
View on Google Maps

Compare with another city

Start Comparison

Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.