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Clinton, NJ

Clinton, NJ.

Population: 6,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clinton, NJ is $528,884 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $562,500 after a median 15.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$528,884

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$528,884
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+62.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$528,884
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$562,500
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$330
1-year sale-price change
+34.7%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Clinton-Glen Gardner School District, Clinton Township School District
Schools include
EDNA MAHAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOR WOMEN, Clinton Public School, Clinton Township Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Myers Property (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
262

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,822
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,050

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (18 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
68
Nearest airport
Parker Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - SOMERSET, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-48 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
25.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,616
Average weekly wage
$1,401
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClintonState medianUS median
Median home value$528,884$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$562,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Clinton, NJ?
$528,884.
What is the median sale price in Clinton, NJ?
$562,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Clinton, NJ?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in Clinton, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clinton, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Clinton, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Clinton, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clinton, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clinton, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Myers Property, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Clinton, NJ?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clinton, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clinton, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clinton, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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