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About Clinton
Clinton is a small river town (the "Town of Clinton," about 2,700 residents) famous for the Red Mill on the South Branch of the Raritan River. Its walkable Main Street has shops, restaurants, and the Hunterdon Art Museum in a former stone mill.
Home prices in Clinton
The median listing price in Clinton is $435,000.
Top places in Clinton
- Red Mill Museum Village — the iconic 1810 Red Mill on the South Branch (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Hunterdon Art Museum — contemporary art in a 19th-century stone mill on the river (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Main Street — shops, cafes, and restaurants in the walkable downtown.
- Clinton town hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Main Street bridge over the South Branch Raritan River.
- Hunts Mill Park — riverfront green space below the falls.
- Nearby Spruce Run Recreation Area — reservoir swimming and boating.
- Nearby Annandale — the township village with the train station.
Commuting from Clinton
- No in-town train station; NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Annandale station is about 5 minutes away in Clinton Township, and Lebanon station about 10 minutes (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages).
- Trans-Bridge Lines park-and-ride in Clinton (NJ-31 area) runs direct buses to the Port Authority Bus Terminal — approximately 1h25m–1h40m (approximate).
- Approximate train time from Annandale to New York Penn: ~1h35m–1h50m (approximate; transfer at Newark Penn).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60–75 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Clinton
Public schools: Clinton-Glen Gardner School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Clinton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clinton, NY?
The median listing price in Clinton is $435,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clinton, NY?
No in-town train station; NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Annandale station is about 5 minutes away in Clinton Township, and Lebanon station about 10 minutes (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages). - Which school district serves Clinton, NY?
Clinton is served by Clinton-Glen Gardner School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.