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Clinton, Massachusetts


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Clinton, Massachusetts

Clinton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles NE of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 32 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Worcester metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 13,435.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Clinton live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $53,308.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($13,200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Clinton are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Clinton Housing

About 54% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Clinton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Clinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClinton Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Clinton Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Clinton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Clinton, MA

Comparing Clinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population63
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults63
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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