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Clinton
A small river town on the Clark Fork, about 17 miles east of Missoula, at the doorstep of Rock Creek. Here's what it's really like to live here, and what homes are selling for right now.
See Clinton with JeremyBook a consultation Clinton is for you if you love fishing, open country and a quiet small town, with Missoula about 20 minutes away. Clinton sits on the Clark Fork River, close to Rock Creek, one of Montana's best-known trout streams.
Clinton is one of the better values around Missoula. Homes sell for less than in Missoula, and the market is balanced, so buyers have room to negotiate.
What I love about Clinton
- Trout water at your door. The Clark Fork runs along town, and Rock Creek is just up the interstate.
- Quiet country living. Fewer neighbors, bigger skies and a slower pace, with Missoula a short drive away.
- Easy commute. Interstate 90 runs right through town.
What to know first
- Most homes are on a well and septic. Plan for those inspections
- Check the wildfire risk and get an insurance quote early, especially on wooded lots
- Clinton has its own elementary school, and high school students go to school in Missoula
12 months to October 2026
Clinton, single-family
Ten years of Clinton prices
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $246K | $272K | $255K | $286K | $399K | $444K | $481K | $573K | $585K | $553K | $550K |
Living here
The everyday questions, answered
Getting around
Interstate 90 runs through Clinton at Exit 120. Missoula is about 17 miles west, roughly 20 minutes, and Deer Lodge is about 63 miles southeast.
Outdoors
The Clark Fork River forms the edge of town, and Rock Creek, a celebrated trout stream, is just east. The surrounding national forest offers hunting, hiking and backroads in every direction.
Winters
Winters are much like Missoula's, and the interstate keeps the commute manageable.
Healthcare
Missoula is the medical hub for Western Montana, with Providence St. Patrick Hospital, the region's Level II trauma center, and Community Medical Center. Both are about 20 to 25 minutes from Clinton.
Schools
Clinton is in the Clinton Elementary School District, and high school students are in the Missoula high school district.
Live from the MLS
Homes for sale in Clinton
Questions people ask
Buying and selling in Clinton
How much does a home cost in Clinton?
The median single-family home in Clinton sold for $534,500 over the 12 months to October 2026, across 20 sales. That's down 13% from $614,143 the year before.
With 20 sales a year, a few unusually large or small homes can move the median, so read the ten-year trend too.
Is Clinton more expensive than Missoula?
No. Over the 12 months to October 2026, the median single-family home sold for $534,500 in Clinton and $588,000 in Missoula, about 9.1% less in Clinton.
Homes in Clinton also took a median of 70 days from listing to closing, against 56 in Missoula, so buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate.
Is Clinton a buyer's or seller's market right now?
At the end of October 2026, Clinton had 4.2 months of single-family supply, which is balanced between buyers and sellers. Under about 4 months tends to favor sellers, 4 to 6 is balanced, and over 6 favors buyers.
Sellers got a median of 94.6% of their original asking price over the past 12 months.
How much have Clinton home prices gone up?
The median single-family sale went from $246,000 in 2016 to $550,000 in 2026 so far, up about 124%.
How far is Clinton from Missoula?
Missoula is about 17 miles west on Interstate 90, roughly 20 minutes. Deer Lodge is about 63 miles southeast.
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