Retire to Clinton
Mississippi is a great place to visit and an even better place to live, thanks to our vibrant communities and affordability. Clinton is proud to be one of Mississippi’s 14 certified retirement cities.
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WHY CHOOSE
Clinton, MS
Why Choose
Clinton, MS
Located in the Jackson metro area, Clinton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi. The city is home to the oldest four-year college in the state, Mississippi College, offering many academic, athletic, and cultural opportunities. Clinton is known for its thriving downtown area with treelined, brick streets, its award-winning parks, and convenient walking trails. Situated just a short drive away from the cultural offerings of the capital city and the historical aspects of the Mississippi River cities, Clinton is an ideal place to enjoy your retirement. As we like to say, “YOU belong here!”
To be a Certified Retirement City, each town must pass a comprehensive three-month screening process conducted by Welcome Home Mississippi, the state’s official retiree attraction program. Clinton was evaluated on a number of factors, including the affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, access to quality medical care, recreation, educational and cultural opportunities, and most importantly, a warm and welcoming community.
Clinton is rich in history with an extraordinary culture and outstanding cuisine. With access to excellent healthcare, affordable housing with low property taxes, a low cost of living, as well as colleges/universities that offer continued education, Clinton is an exceptional community to call home.
Clinton, MS
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Located in the Jackson metro area, Clinton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Mississippi. The city is home to the oldest four-year college in the state, Mississippi College, offering many academic, athletic, and cultural opportunities. Clinton is known for its thriving downtown area with treelined, brick streets, its award-winning parks, and convenient walking trails. Situated just a short drive away from the cultural offerings of the capital city and the historical aspects of the Mississippi River cities, Clinton is an ideal place to enjoy your retirement. As we like to say, “YOU belong here!”
To be a Certified Retirement City, each town must pass a comprehensive three-month screening process conducted by Welcome Home Mississippi, the state’s official retiree attraction program. Clinton was evaluated on a number of factors, including the affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, access to quality medical care, recreation, educational and cultural opportunities, and most importantly, a warm and welcoming community.
Clinton is rich in history with an extraordinary culture and outstanding cuisine. With access to excellent healthcare, affordable housing with low property taxes, a low cost of living, as well as colleges/universities that offer continued education, Clinton is an exceptional community to call home.
Safety
Clinton enjoys one of the lowest crime rates and one of the best fire ratings of any city in the state – factors all residents appreciate. The Police and Fire Departments are manned by highly-trained and skilled professionals and boast of some of the best facilities in the state.
Healthcare
Clinton is home to a wide range of medical professionals and facilities including primary care clinics, the Baptist Healthplex, and Brookdale, an assisted living community. A modern, state-of-the-art hospital is only minutes away with a medical staff covering all major specialties. There are also other hospitals located in the metropolitan area.
Housing
A wide variety of housing is available in Clinton. There are older homes along tree-lined streets or newer homes in one of the many upscale developments if you prefer. There are also ample garden and patio homes that are ideal for retirement living. The average cost for a three-bedroom, two-bath home ranges in price from $180,000 to $250,000 depending on newness and lot size. If a senior living community is preferred,
Clinton is the location of Brookdale, Mississippi’s premier assisted living facility.
Activities
In addition to the countless community events throughout the year, from farmer’s markets to live music and movie nights on the brick streets, Clinton is home to Mississippi’s award-winning Living Young program. The Living Young program plans daily activities for residents over the age of 50 to help build a strong sense of community among its participants.
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