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About Clinton
Clinton is a quiet rural town in northern Dutchess — the hamlet of Clinton Corners, historic Quaker meetinghouses and large-lot estates between Rhinebeck and Millbrook. Housing is historic farmhouses, colonials, and luxury properties on multi-acre parcels, with a discreet country character.
Home prices in Clinton
Home prices in Clinton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Clinton
- Clinton Corners hamlet — shops and the town's commercial node.
- Historic Quaker meetinghouses and 18th-century streetscapes.
- Schultzville and rural hamlets.
- Farm country between Rhinebeck and Millbrook.
- Nearby Ferncliff Forest (Rhinebeck) and Stissing Mountain (Pine Plains).
- Country inns and farm stores.
Commuting from Clinton
- No rail in town; Amtrak at Rhinecliff is ~20 minutes west; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line is Poughkeepsie (~25 min south) (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~2–2h20 (longer with traffic).
Clinton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clinton, NY?
Home prices in Clinton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Clinton, NY?
No rail in town; Amtrak at Rhinecliff is ~20 minutes west; nearest Metro-North Hudson Line is Poughkeepsie (~25 min south) (per Wikipedia's Dutchess County page, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.