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Old Grandin Library
The Old Grandin Library is a historic building located at 12 East Main Street in the town of Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
About Clinton
Town in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USClinton is a town in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located on the South Branch of the Raritan River in the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 2,773, an increase of 54 (+2.0%) from the 2010 census count of 2,719, which in turn reflected an increase of 87 (+3.3%) from the 2,632 counted in the 2000 census. Despite its relatively small population, Clinton is the predominant control city for Interstate 78 traveling westbound from Newark.
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Housing in Clinton
The median sale price was $550,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Clinton
Safety Grade A+
Clinton reports less crime per resident than 96% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Clinton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Clinton for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Raritan (6%), Clinton (4%) and Bridgewater (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Clinton
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Clinton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Clinton
Full climate →Clinton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Clinton
All Clinton schools →School Grade A-
The public schools Clinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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