Clinton center
54 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
Living in Clinton, Connecticut
Clinton is a coastal town on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, between Madison and Westbrook along the shoreline. The town was set off from Killingworth and incorporated in 1838, taking its name from New York governor DeWitt Clinton. Its harbor, town beach and a Shore Line East train station sit within a few miles of each other along Route 1 and I-95.
Clinton at a glance
- $440,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 22.24 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- MiddlesexCounty · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Clinton's zip code
Clinton uses a single ZIP code, 06413, for the whole town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton center | 06413 | Along East Main Street and Route 1, where Town Hall, the library and the harbor are located. |
Clinton covers about 16.3 square miles and borders Madison, Killingworth and Westbrook. It was incorporated in 1838.
Things to do in Clinton, CT
Start with Clinton Town Beach and Clinton Village Historic District, then 1 more below.
Clinton Town Beach
A town beach on Long Island Sound, near Clinton Harbor.
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Clinton Village Historic District
A historic district of homes near the town center reflecting Clinton's shoreline settlement history.
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Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
An outlet shopping center off I-95 with national retail stores.
20 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT
A little history
The area was known first as Hammonasset, then Kenilworth, before becoming part of Killingworth in the colonial period.
In 1838 the Connecticut General Assembly incorporated the southern portion of Killingworth as the Town of Clinton, named for New York governor DeWitt Clinton.
Abraham Pierson held early classes in his Clinton parsonage in the early 1700s that later grew into Yale University.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Clinton
Clinton's outdoor recreation centers on Long Island Sound, with a town beach and harbor along the shoreline.
- Clinton Town BeachTown beach on Long Island Sound.
- Clinton HarborA working harbor on Long Island Sound with Cedar Island offshore.
Walkability and getting around Clinton
Clinton center along East Main Street has sidewalks connecting the harbor, shops and the train station, but most residential areas of town are built for driving.
Drive times
- New Haven
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Clinton has its own Shore Line East station, with commuter rail service toward New Haven and New London. CTtransit or local shoreline bus connections may also serve the area.
Clinton property taxes and home prices
Clinton's 2026–27 mill rate is 22.24, which is $22.24 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,557 a year in taxes at 22.24 mills.
What homes in Clinton sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $467,500139 sales | $252,00033 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $440,500147 sales | $270,00027 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Clinton's mill rate for 2026–27
22.24mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Clinton22.24 mills
- Beach Park Point Association (where it applies)+5.10 mills
- Boulder Lake Tax District (where it applies)+1.45 mills
- Beach Park Road Association (where it applies)+1.42 mills
- Lochwood Lake Improvement District (where it applies)+1.25 mills
- Clinton Beach Association (where it applies)+0.38 mills
- Grove Beach Improvement Association (where it applies)+0.16 mills
- Motor vehicles22.24 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Clinton's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 29.83 |
| 2023–24 | 29.83 |
| 2024–25 | 30.26 |
| 2025–26 | 31.14 |
| 2026–27 | 22.24 |
Clinton's town rate went from 29.83 in 2022–23 to 22.24 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Clinton property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Clinton
What we check on a Clinton purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and coastal flood zone.
First-time buyer programs in Clinton
CHFA sets Clinton's income and price limits for Middlesex County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Clinton's shoreline neighborhoods along Long Island Sound and near Clinton Harbor fall within FEMA-mapped coastal flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for ClintonCheck FEMA flood maps near the shoreline
Parts of Clinton along Long Island Sound and the harbor fall within FEMA flood zones, which can affect insurance requirements. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a property near the water.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Clinton?
Send us a Clinton address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Clinton: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Clinton: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingClinton provides trash and recycling collection information through its Transfer Station page.
Town offices and contacts
Clinton Town Hall is at 54 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413. Main line: 860-669-9333. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-669-9333
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, and elections.860-669-9333
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.
- Planning & ZoningZoning regulations and land-use applications.
- Public WorksRoads, town facilities, and infrastructure.
- Public LibraryThe town's public library.
Clinton, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Clinton, CT?
Clinton's 2026–27 mill rate is 22.24, which is $22.24 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 22.24 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Clinton?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 22.24 mills that's about $7,784 a year, or about $649 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Clinton, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Clinton was $440,500 across 147 sales, compared with $467,500 the year before. The median condo sale was $270,000 across 27 sales.
When is Clinton's next revaluation?
Clinton's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2029, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2030.
What county is Clinton, CT in?
Clinton is in Middlesex County, within the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Clinton use?
Clinton uses a single ZIP code, 06413, for the whole town.
Is there a train station in Clinton?
Yes. Clinton has its own Shore Line East station, with service toward New Haven and New London.
Which towns border Clinton?
Clinton borders Madison, Killingworth, and Westbrook.
When was Clinton incorporated?
Clinton was incorporated in 1838, set off from Killingworth.
Towns near Clinton
Neighbors of Clinton in Middlesex County and nearby. All Middlesex County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Clinton sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Clinton, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Shore Line East - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Clinton official website: clintonct.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.