Best Areas to Live in Clinton

Clinton's most frequently cited residential draws span its historic riverfront district and the legacy of its lumber-baron-era architecture.

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The historic lumber-baron mansion district

The George M. Curtis Mansion (1883, Queen Anne Victorian, National Register of Historic Places), along 5th Avenue South, documents the real, grand architecture built by Clinton's 19th-century lumber barons -- families like the Youngs, Lambs, Joyces, and Curtises.

Downtown Clinton

Downtown Clinton hosts real, current summer live-music events (Music on the Avenue, Thursdays June-August) and anchors the city's commercial core.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.