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Retirement community in Clinton, Maryland

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Clinton, Maryland Retirement Guide

established retirement community
43

Retirement Score

Clinton, Maryland at a Glance

Median Home Price
$379,400
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.
Avg January Low
13.6°F
Cost of Living Index
104.9 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
43 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Clinton, Maryland, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
104.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$122,266High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Clinton's cost of living is 4.900000000000006% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$379,400High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,694High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
90.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Clinton using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$822

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$923

Median home price used: $379,400

Median rent reference: $1,694 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
29.2 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
29.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
40.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Clinton scores 29.2 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Maryland has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.5°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
13.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
36.9"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
282 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 282 sunny days a year and an average January low of 13.6°F, Clinton offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
86.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
5.4 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
23.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
40,224High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
44.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
10.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
7.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
77.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
2.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Clinton

Is Clinton, Maryland a good place to retire?▾

Clinton, Maryland is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Clinton, Maryland for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 105, roughly 5% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $379,400.

Does Maryland tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Maryland residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.

What is the climate like in Clinton, Maryland?▾

Clinton, Maryland has January average low around 14°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Clinton, Maryland?▾

Clinton scores 29/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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