Living in Clinton, CT
Clinton is a Middlesex County town on Long Island Sound with a harbor, a Shore Line East rail station, and an outlet center off Interstate 95.
Clinton at a glance
- Median sale price
- $476,500+3.9% vs last year 198 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 22.24 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 13,467 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi 831 per sq mi
What it is like in Clinton
Clinton sits on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County and borders Westbrook, Madison and Killingworth. The town has 16.21 square miles of land and a population of 13,467 in the facts used for this guide. Cedar Island lies in Clinton Harbor.
The area was settled in the 1660s as part of Kenilworth, later Killingworth, and Clinton was incorporated as its own town in 1838. Early classes of what became Yale were held in Clinton under Abraham Pierson. The Clinton Village Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
East Main Street and West Main Street hold much of the town's shops and restaurants, and the Clinton Historical Society is on East Main Street.
Outdoor places in town include Clinton Town Beach, Ferris Salt Marsh, The Elliot Preserve, Peters Memorial Woods, Kenilworth Forest, Indian River Recreation Complex, and the greens at Lafayette, Liberty and Waterside. The Hammonasset River runs along part of the town line.
The Clinton Historical Society runs the 1750 Elisha White House, the Buell Tool Museum and a museum room in Town Hall, all free to visit. Clinton Premium Outlets is on Killingworth Turnpike. Waterfront food includes Lobster Landing, Shanks Waterfront Dining and Rocky's Aqua Restaurant, and Chamard Vineyards has a tasting room and bistro on Cow Hill Road.
Getting around from Clinton
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 56 min | 38 |
| New Haven | 29 min | 22 |
| Stamford | 84 min | 62 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 138 min | 97 |
| Boston | 160 min | 133 |
| Providence | 99 min | 83 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 78 min | 52 |
Rail stations nearby
- Clinton 1.1 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
- Madison 3.7 mi Shore Line East, Amtrak
- Westbrook 4.3 mi Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line
Highways and routes
Interstate 95 serves Clinton, and Clinton Premium Outlets is at Exit 63. Clinton station has Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line service and is 1.1 miles in a straight line from the town center in our facts. Madison station (Shore Line East, Amtrak) is 3.7 miles away and Westbrook station (Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line) is 4.3 miles away. The Estuary Transit District runs local buses.
Drive times from Clinton are 29 minutes to New Haven (22 miles), 56 minutes to Hartford (38 miles), 78 minutes to Bradley Airport (52 miles), 84 minutes to Stamford (62 miles), 99 minutes to Providence (83 miles) and 138 minutes to New York City (Midtown, 97 miles).
Schools in Clinton
3 public schools in Clinton School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Lewin G. Joel Jr.
Middle 1
- Jared Eliot
High school 1
- The Morgan School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Clinton School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Clinton
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French-inspired bistro at a 40-acre vineyard with a seasonal menu paired with the winery's wines.
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Pub with burgers, fried seafood, pasta and wings, draft beer and cocktails, and indoor and outdoor dining.
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Chinese restaurant on West Main Street offering dinner and takeout dishes such as lo mein and fried rice.
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Seasonal seafood shack on a marina dock serving lobster rolls, steamers, clams and oysters to eat there or take home.
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Pizza and Italian menu with online ordering and catering, on West Main Street.
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Waterfront restaurant with New England seafood and meat dishes, indoor and outdoor bars and two terraces.
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Seafood restaurant on a lobster boat at Harborside Marina where orders are placed aboard; outdoor seating.
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Seafood restaurant and bar on East Main Street serving lobster rolls and baked stuffed lobster.
Things to do and see 2
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Historical society running the 1750 Elisha White House, Buell Tool Museum, gardens and a Town Hall museum room.
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Outdoor outlet shopping center off Interstate 95 with brand-name factory stores.
Parks, preserves and trails 35
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Clinton housing market
Over the last 12 months, 198 homes sold in Clinton with a median sale price of $476,500 and a median of 15 days on market. There are 45 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $291 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.7 months.
Clinton's town-wide property tax rate is 22.24 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,400 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Clinton
What is the median home price in Clinton, CT?
The median sale price in Clinton is $476,500, based on 198 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Clinton, CT?
Clinton's town-wide property tax rate is 22.24 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Clinton, CT from Hartford?
Clinton is about 38 miles and a 56-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Clinton, CT from New York City?
Clinton is about 97 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 138-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Clinton, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Clinton (Shore Line East, CTrail Hartford Line) about 1.1 miles from the center of Clinton. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Clinton, CT?
Clinton has about 13,467 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 16.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Clinton, CT?
Clinton has 3 public schools in Clinton School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Clinton, CT?
There are 45 homes for sale in Clinton right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Does Clinton have a train station?
Yes. Clinton station has Shore Line East and CTrail Hartford Line service. Madison and Westbrook stations are also nearby.
How far is Clinton from New Haven and Hartford?
New Haven is about 29 minutes (22 miles) by car and Hartford is about 56 minutes (38 miles).
Where can I see historic sites in Clinton?
The Clinton Historical Society on East Main Street runs the 1750 Elisha White House, the Buell Tool Museum and a museum room in Town Hall.
What is there to do on the water?
Clinton Town Beach, Clinton Harbor and Ferris Salt Marsh are in town, and Lobster Landing, Shanks Waterfront Dining and Rocky's Aqua Restaurant are on the waterfront.
Is there shopping in Clinton?
Clinton Premium Outlets is at 20 Killingworth Turnpike off Interstate 95, and East and West Main Streets have local shops.
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