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Living in
Clinton.
Clinton is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Clinton
If you're considering Clinton, you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-income suburban community with reasonable housing costs relative to the D.C. metro area and a strong median household income of about $125,000. The unemployment rate is low at 4.4%, and most residents here are settled—the median age is 44.5 years, with nearly half of households being married couples, suggesting stability. Public schools are funded at around $14,000 per student with reasonable class sizes, though the college degree rate of 33.1% is slightly below national average.
Clinton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
15.2%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.2% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Clinton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clinton, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (28.3%), and 11.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Clinton
In Clinton, rent runs 6% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,756
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $435,343 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Clinton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Clinton, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Clinton: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Clinton is about 4% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Clinton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute37.9 min avg
How Clinton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clinton, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 30% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, which covers Clinton, runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,919.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince George's County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes Clinton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Clinton is about 4% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes Clinton, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Clinton is about 4% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clinton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.89" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.38" |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.45" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.96" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.37" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clinton
Clinton has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Fort Washington
United Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Washington
St Elizabeths Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.4 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clinton
Clinton's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clinton (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
12.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
9.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $71,338 · 95% graduate · median earnings $110,516 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harmony Hall, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clinton
Clinton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harmony Hall (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harmony Hall
National Park Site
6 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
7 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
7 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
8 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
8 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
9 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
9 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clinton
Surratts-Clinton Branch
9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton
Cities Near Clinton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clinton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Clinton FAQ
Is Clinton, Maryland affordable?⌄
Clinton's median rent is $1,809/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $124,803/year. Median home value is $431,400.
Is Clinton, Maryland safe?⌄
Clinton is policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clinton, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Clinton, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clinton, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Clinton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,809/month and median household income is $124,803/year. The median home value is $431,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clinton, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Clinton is 38 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from