Living in Clinton, Mississippi

Clinton sits right next to Jackson on the west side, about 11 miles from the State Capitol. It has a historic downtown called Olde Towne, a university that dates to 1826, the Natchez Trace Parkway running through town, and a school district that earned an A.

By Jared Laster, Living in Mississippi. Updated 2026-10-24.

Watch: OLDE TOWNE Clinton Mississippi Vlog Tour | Where to Live in Jackson MS

Clinton at a glance

Based on information from MLS United, LLC. for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What Clinton is like

Clinton is a Hinds County city of about 26,600 people, right on Jackson's western edge. It feels like its own town, with a historic downtown and a university at its center, but you're close to everything in the metro.

The university is Mississippi Christian University, which went by Mississippi College until June 1, 2026. It traces its history to 1826, and it's described as the state's oldest institution of higher learning. The name changed, but the school kept its MC logo.

Olde Towne

Olde Towne is Clinton's historic downtown, bordered by the university. The city says its brick streets were laid in 1929, and the area has historic homes, antique shops and old bookstores.

In 2022 city leaders announced plans to bring more shops and restaurants back to Olde Towne and to tie it more closely to the campus and nearby neighborhoods. We walked it in our Olde Towne vlog tour if you want to see it before you visit.

The Natchez Trace and getting around

The Natchez Trace Parkway runs through Clinton, and the Clinton Visitor Center sits just off the Trace near milepost 89, with rocking chairs on the porch and landscaped grounds.

Clinton is about 11 miles from the State Capitol and about 17 miles from the airport, measured in a straight line.

Schools

The Clinton Public School District earned an A for the 2025-26 school year. Clinton Park, Eastside, Northside and Lovett elementary schools and Clinton Junior High all earned an A, and Clinton High School earned a B.

Neighborhoods in and around Clinton

Schools

Clinton Public School District earned an A for 2025-26. Its elementary schools and junior high earned A grades and Clinton High School earned a B. Check zoning by address.

Getting around

Check it yourself

Niche grades as of October 24, 2026. They change, so click through for the latest. We share these so you can see the data for yourself; we don't rate neighborhoods.

Questions about living in Clinton

Is Clinton a good place to live if I work in Jackson?

Clinton borders Jackson on the west and is about 11 miles from the State Capitol and about 17 miles from the airport in a straight line. Road miles are a bit longer.

Are Clinton schools good?

The Clinton Public School District earned an A for the 2025-26 school year. Its elementary schools and junior high earned A grades and Clinton High School earned a B.

Is Mississippi College still in Clinton?

Yes. It changed its name to Mississippi Christian University on June 1, 2026, and it's still in Clinton next to Olde Towne.

What do homes cost in Clinton?

The Census median home value is $225,800 (2020-2024). Based on MLS data, the median sold price in Clinton was $304,900 in September 2026 (23 sales).

Thinking about Clinton?

Send us a message.

Call or text (601) 292-6070 · Office (228) 471-5211 · Jared Laster and Charles Lacey, licensed Mississippi real estate agents with Real Broker, LLC.