Cost of Living in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Clinton County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Clinton County ranks #956 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 30%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Clinton renters strain above national average
At 16.6%, Clinton County's rent-to-income ratio slightly exceeds the national norm, meaning renters here allocate a bit more of their income to housing than Americans typically do. With median household income at $58,842—nearly $16,000 below the national average—residents face tighter affordability constraints despite modest rents of $815 per month.
Right at Pennsylvania's affordability midline
Clinton County's rent-to-income ratio of 16.6% matches the state average exactly, suggesting typical affordability pressures for Pennsylvania renters. The county's $815 median rent falls below the statewide median of $960, but lower incomes offset that advantage.
Middle of the pack regionally
Clinton's $815 rent runs higher than nearby Clearfield ($788) and Crawford ($800), but lower than Columbia ($904). The county's 16.6% rent-to-income ratio places it between Clearfield's 15.7% and Columbia's 17.5%, reflecting moderate affordability in Pennsylvania's rural northeast.
Mortgage costs outpace rent burden here
Renters allocate about 17% of the $58,842 median household income to the $815 monthly rent, while homeowners spend roughly 18% on mortgage payments of $881 per month on homes averaging $179,100. For homeowners especially, monthly costs creep toward affordability limits.
Evaluate Clinton alongside neighboring alternatives
Clinton offers moderate housing costs in a rural setting, but renters and owners alike should compare it to Elk County (lowest rents regionally) or Clearfield (slightly cheaper overall). If steady income and small-town life appeal to you, Clinton's affordability tracks reasonably with Pennsylvania's county average.
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Affordability Verdict
Clinton County is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $815/month representing approximately 16.6% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 28.0%.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Clinton County pay $815/month on average, compared to $881/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 7%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,600/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $37,757/year. With a median household income of $58,842, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 28.0% of renter households in Clinton County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Clinton County sits 6% less expensive than Beaver County ($867/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
16.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,373
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.0%
of gross income
The median home in Clinton County may be a stretch
Median home value is $179,100. Estimated monthly cost: $1,430 vs. your max of $1,373.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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