Primary sources for Clinton, MD
- Census Bureau profile of Clinton, MD, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Clinton, MD, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Clinton, MD, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Clinton, MD
Electricity rates in Clinton, Maryland
Clinton, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest share of renters (10%). Clinton, Maryland has 38,756 residents in 13,728 households; 36.3% heat with electricity.
Clinton is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Clinton as the Bureau draws it.
Households in Clinton, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Clinton on the map
Prince George's County, with Clinton marked
Who supplies Clinton
Prince George's County lists 3 utilities for Clinton, MD, a city of 38,756: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Prince George's County page.
Housing and heating in Clinton
Clinton, MD: 5,572 of 14,080 homes were built before 1980 and 3,202 in 2000 or later. Clinton, MD has 12,046 detached houses, 314 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 378 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Clinton, MD
% of homes by decade built, Clinton, MD
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 650s
- 1660s
- 1670s
- 1480s
- 2390s
- 1500s
- 810s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Clinton, MD
| Clinton, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD, median year built | 1987 | 1977 | +10 years | 13 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, built before 1980 | 39.6% | 54.3% | -14.7 points | 28 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, built 2000 or later | 22.7% | 19.2% | +3.5 points | 18 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, detached houses | 85.6% | 50.1% | +35.5 points | 2 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 2.2% | 30.7% | -28.5 points | 41 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, mobile homes | 2.7% | 0.6% | +2.1 points | 3 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, renter households | 9.6% | 37.7% | -28.0 points | 40 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, median home value | $400,300 | $404,300 | -$4,000 | 25 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,665 | $1,761 | -$96 | 27 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, people per household | 2.77 | 2.72 | +0.05 | 10 of 41 |
Facts about Clinton
- Residents of Clinton, MD, ACS 2023
- 38,75627 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Clinton, MD
- $120,96714 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Clinton, MD
- 13,7282.82 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Clinton, MD
- 90.4%12,406 owners and 1,322 renter households
- Housing units in Clinton, MD
- 14,080352 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Clinton, MD
- 36.3%4,981 of 13,728 homes
- Land area of Clinton, MD
- 25.0 sq mi1,549.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Clinton, MD
- 1.6%at 929 kWh a month over the $120,967 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Clinton, MD
- 504NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,300.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Clinton, MD
- 19875,572 of 14,080 homes (39.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Clinton, MD
- $400,300$1,665 gross rent a month, 4.99% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Clinton
Compare Clinton with nearby cities
| City near Clinton, MD | Distance from Clinton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 38,756 | $120,967 | 1987 | $400,300 | 504 | 16.8% |
| Waldorf, MD | 9.8 mi south | 82,541 (+43,785) | $115,453 (-$5,514) | 1992 (+5 yr) | $383,100 (-$17,200) | 254 (-250) | 14.3% (-2.5 pts) |
| Chillum, MD | 15.5 mi north | 35,163 (-3,593) | $78,513 (-$42,454) | 1960 (-27 yr) | $383,900 (-$16,400) | 876 (+372) | 8.7% (-8.1 pts) |
| Bowie, MD | 16.6 mi northeast | 57,771 (+19,015) | $141,831 (+$20,864) | 1981 (-6 yr) | $442,000 (+$41,700) | 491 (-13) | 23.8% (+6.9 pts) |
| College Park, MD | 17.0 mi north | 34,397 (-4,359) | $74,867 (-$46,100) | 1979 (-8 yr) | $429,000 (+$28,700) | 837 (+333) | 15.5% (-1.4 pts) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 18.5 mi north | 82,129 (+43,373) | $98,880 (-$22,087) | 1964 (-23 yr) | $619,400 (+$219,100) | 906 (+402) | 23.8% (+7.0 pts) |
Who lives in Clinton: income, cars, homes
Clinton, MD homes: 13,119 have 3+ bedrooms, 370 none or one, median 7.9 rooms. In Clinton, MD, 523 of 1,152 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 2,049 households moved in since 2018 and 4,319 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. In Clinton, MD, 452 households own no vehicle and 10,145 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Clinton, MD, 1,541 of 13,728 households earn under $35,000, 2,156 $35,000-$75,000, 4,812 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,219 $150,000 or more. Of 20,037 workers in Clinton, MD, 3,371 work from home, 12,828 drive alone, 1,079 ride transit and 128 walk. 3,192 residents of Clinton, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 45.8.
Household income in Clinton, MD
| Clinton, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD, households under $35,000 | 11.2% | 27 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, households $150,000 or more | 38.0% | 14 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, residents below poverty | 8.4% | 19 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, median age | 45.8 | 3 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 93.2% | 1 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, households without a vehicle | 3.3% | 33 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 73.9% | 6 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, workers at home | 16.8% | 24 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, cost-burdened renters | 45.4% | 32 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, moved in since 2018 | 14.9% | 41 of 41 |
| Clinton, MD, moved in before 2000 | 31.5% | 2 of 41 |
Outage risk around Clinton
Clinton, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 498 wind and 6 tornado, 1,300.4 per 100,000 residents of 38,756. Top gust near Clinton, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Clinton, MD: $36.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Clinton, MD
wind and tornado reports, Clinton, MD
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- 19'24
- 58'25
| Clinton, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD, 2015 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Clinton, MD, 2016 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Clinton, MD, 2017 | 51 | 4 | 55 |
| Clinton, MD, 2018 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Clinton, MD, 2019 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Clinton, MD, 2020 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Clinton, MD, 2021 | 78 | 2 | 80 |
| Clinton, MD, 2022 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Clinton, MD, 2023 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Clinton, MD, 2024 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Clinton, MD, 2025 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
Cost of living with electricity in Clinton
Clinton, MD: 13,728 households at $1,481 a year per home for electricity (Prince George's County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,299 a year per household.
| Group in Clinton, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Clinton, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD, all households | 13,728 | $1,481 | $20.3 million | 1.22% |
| Clinton, MD, homeowners | 12,406 | $1,781 | $22.1 million | 1.47% |
| Clinton, MD, renters | 1,322 | $983 | $1.3 million | 0.81% |
Analyst note on Clinton
Clinton, MD counts 38,756 residents in 13,728 households, on 25.0 square miles. Household income in Clinton, MD is $120,967; 12,406 of its 13,728 households own. 4,981 of the 13,728 occupied homes in Clinton, MD heat with electricity.
Clinton, MD has 14,080 housing units, 352 of them vacant or seasonal. Clinton, MD ranks 3 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of mobile homes (3%). Clinton, MD ranks 3 of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest residents (median age 45.8).
Clinton, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (3.3%).
ZIP codes in Clinton
| ZIP area touching Clinton, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Clinton | Share of Clinton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 20735 (Clinton, MD) | 95.1% | 98.6% |
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Questions on Clinton
Clinton: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Clinton, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Prince George's County lists 3 utilities.
Clinton: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Clinton, MD: rank 27 of 41 by its 38,756 residents, rank 14 of 41 by $120,967 median income.
Clinton: how many homes heat with electricity?
Clinton, MD: 4,981 of 13,728 occupied homes, 36.3%; Prince George's County 40.1%.
Clinton: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.6% of the $120,967 median income in Clinton, MD.
Clinton: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Clinton, MD may be closed.
Clinton: damaging storms reported nearby?
504 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Clinton, MD, 2015 to 2025, 1,300.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Clinton?
Clinton, MD: median home built 1987; 5,572 of 14,080 homes (39.6%) predate 1980, 12,046 are detached and 314 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Clinton, MD?
13,119 of 14,080 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 7.9 rooms.
How many Clinton, MD renters struggle with rent?
523 of 1,152 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Clinton, MD households have no car?
452 households; 10,145 have two or more.