Ten miles west of Jackson, suburban convenience meets the historic red brick roads and small business corridor of Clinton’s Olde Towne. "Clinton has always been a charming place, but it has come to life recently from community investment in Olde Towne businesses and local schools," says Laci Pittman, Realtor with Century 21 Prestige and local business owner who's lived in Clinton for 34 years. In addition to the highly touted school district, Clinton’s increasing number of employment opportunities in the tech and manufacturing industries continue to bring in new residents. Over the 12 years from 2010 to 2022 Census Bureau estimates indicate that Clinton has increased its population by 7.06%, currently around 28,000, while Mississippi as a whole experienced a population loss of 0.96%. The city experiences hot and humid summers, while winters are short, cold and rainy.
The Bank by Pizza Shack offers locals freshly made Mississippi pizza pie daily.
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Olde Towne offerings
No longer a place solely for passenger trains and cargo transports as it was in the past, Olde Towne is now a thriving downtown district where the community comes together at annual events such as Olde Towne Markets. Heading south of Olde Towne toward Mississippi College, the Clinton Boulevard District connects students and the surrounding subdivisions with local dining options and commercial shopping opportunities. The area between Old Towne Clinton and the Clinton Boulevard District is a treasure trove of small businesses. Meanwhile, familiar box store brands are along U.S. Highway 80.
The Boxcar Produce in Clinton is a farmer's market.
Catering by Cathy offers To-Go casseroles for patrons in Clinton.
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Olde Towne Market
During the Olde Towne Markets, a themed event held four times yearly, residents' and local businesses' culinary and artistic talents go on full display. Artisans fill the brick streets in an open-air market atmosphere, selling handmade goods while neighbors walk down the street admiring their work and supporting food vendors. Clinton hosts additional events throughout the year, creating a space to celebrate local talents, including Art in the Park at Lions Club Park and Red Brick Roads in the streets of Olde Towne.
Throughout each season, numerous flea markets and festivals grace Clinton's historic downtown.
Inclusivity is paramount at Lion’s Club Park, ensuring every child can play freely.
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Single-family homes lower than the national median
Most housing is in Clinton's south and eastern portions, closer to Jackson for easy commutes. While ranch-style single-family homes are one of the more common styles represented throughout the residential streets, contemporary Cape Cod and Colonial Revival homes are popping up in new subdivisions such as Trace Pointe. Across the city, the median single-family home price hovers around $264,000, lower than the national average. Clinton includes an expansive selection of subdivisions, some of which include homeowners associations and respective payments.
Clinton offers diverse housing, including new construction options.
Clinton offers a variety of architectural styles, including unique traditional homes.
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Clinton classrooms to Mississippi College
Clinton Public School District serves the entire city and is rated the second best school district in the Jackson area on Niche, earning an A grade. This district encompasses four elementary schools, two junior high schools and Clinton High School. "Clinton High has something for any student, from an acclaimed music program to in-demand vocational training," says Pittman. "Football is a huge deal. Everyone in town buys season tickets." After high school, students may attend the oldest university in Mississippi, Mississippi College, in the heart of town. Although the campus is already tied to life in Clinton via sidewalks stretching north into Old Towne, the college and City of Clinton announced the “Rising Spring” $8 million investment project that will bring a mixed-use development extending the Olde Towne vibe onto the college’s campus in the coming years.
Clinton Park Elementary serves 725 students in PK through first grade.
Clinton Jr High in Clinton, MS, serves 911 students in grades 7-8.
Clinton High School serves over 1,100 students from 10th through 12th grade.
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Nature trails and parks around Clinton
Much of Clinton’s greenspaces and parks are available for recreational use. Clinton has 8 parks and miles of trails spread across the city. Though the Trust for Public Land says only 24% of residents are within a 10-minute walk of a park, greenspaces are a short drive away. The eastern sections of Clinton are close to Traceway Park, meanwhile the western sections of Clinton is closer to Brighton Park. Four-legged friends are not overlooked in this city, as they have their own space to run around and make friends at Clinton Bark Park.
Clinton Community Nature Center offers a robust array of activities and attractions.
Embrace nature in Clinton at Kid's Towne Park, open from dawn to dusk daily.
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Natchez Trace Parkway and commuting to Jackson
Part of the Natchez Trace Parkway, known for its scenic drive, runs southwest to northeast through Clinton. Interstate 20 intersects Natchez Trace Parkway, running in the opposite direction, creating a crossroads, while U.S. Highway 80 runs parallel alongside the interstate. Both US-80 and I-20 stretch into Jackson, and the Census Bureau calculates that between 2018 and 2022, the mean travel time to work was 25.8 minutes, less than a minute more than the average travel time across Mississippi. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is an approximately 20-mile drive east. Clinton Medical Clinic is the city’s only medical center, but for emergency care or other specialty services, Merit Health Central is 7 miles away.
Crime in Clinton
Over the past five years Clinton reported a violent crime rate lower than state and country averages. According to local news the Clinton Police Department has had success in lowering the number of residential burglaries by 94%, business burglaries by 72%, armed robberies by 67% and carjackings by 50% over the course of 10 years, supported by data from the Hinds County District Attorney’s 2023 annual report.
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