Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Clinton, MA.
A compact mill town next to the Wachusett Reservoir with a walkable downtown and quick access to I-190 and I-495.
Clinton at a glance
- Median single-family
- $525,000
- ▲ 14.1% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $415,000
- ▲ 2.5% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 29
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.8%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $12.98
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 15,740
- 2024 Census estimate, +2.0% since 2020
- To Boston
- 32 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Clinton market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $525,000 | $415,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 14.1% | ▲ 2.5% |
| Sales closed | 45 | 47 |
| Median days on market | 29 | 45 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.8% | 98.1% |
| For sale at month end | 9 | 18 |
| Months of supply | 1.4 | 3.0 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Clinton Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Clinton compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | $525,000 ▲ 14.1% | $415,000 | 29 | $12.98 |
| Leominster | $487,500 ▲ 1.4% | $299,000 | 38 | $13.66 |
| Marlborough | $625,000 ▼ 0.8% | $325,000 | 45 | $10.54 |
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
| Holden | $581,950 ▼ 5.4% | $360,000 | 35 | $13.48 |
| Westborough | $830,000 ▼ 0.3% | $539,995 | 51 | $15.93 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Clinton.
What is it like to live in Clinton?
Clinton is a compact former mill town next to the Wachusett Reservoir and Wachusett Dam, with a walkable downtown and a lot of older multifamily housing.
It's close to I-190 and I-495.
What are Clinton's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Walkable center with restaurants and older buildings | Walkability |
| Near the reservoir | Residential streets near the Wachusett Dam | Water views and trails |
| Outer neighborhoods | Residential streets toward Lancaster and Berlin | Space |
What does housing look like in Clinton?
Clinton has older single-families, many two- and three-families, and condos in converted mill buildings.
How is the commute from Clinton to Boston?
Clinton has no MBTA rail station. Residents drive via I-190 and I-495.
Where do people spend time in Clinton?
- The Wachusett Dam and reservoir
- Downtown Clinton
- Central Park
What should buyers and sellers know about Clinton?
- Older multifamilies need thorough inspections.
- No rail in town; map your commute.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Clinton Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Clinton have a train?
No MBTA rail station in town.
What is Clinton known for?
Its mill-town downtown and the Wachusett Dam and reservoir next door.
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What is the median home price in Clinton, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Clinton was $525,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $460,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $415,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Clinton?
Single-family homes that sold in Clinton during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 29 days on market and sold for 100.8% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Clinton, MA?
Clinton's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.98 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $6,810 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Clinton to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Clinton. It's about 32 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.