Clinton, IA vs Lackawanna, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clinton
83.4
#14 nationally
Clinton leads in average commute (18 min vs 21.5 min). Clinton leads in median household income ($55,196 vs $46,869). Clinton leads in cost of living index (85 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, IA | Lackawanna, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,239 | 19,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,966 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $55,196 | $46,869 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | D+9.7 |
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83.4 Score
Clinton, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,966
Population
24,239
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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Score
Lackawanna, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
19,593
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Median Income
$46,869
Northeast
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