salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,000 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 23 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clinton?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clinton
| Size | Clinton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $481 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $449 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $939 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,007 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $888 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clinton overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clinton, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clinton
Life in Clinton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $521 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $212,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clinton, NC?
Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $950 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Clinton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,000 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clinton cheap or expensive?
Clinton is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $48,482. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clinton?
The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,590 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Clinton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median home value in Clinton is $212,000, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,304 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.