Is Clinton, IN 47842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clinton is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 13% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #193 of 306 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Clinton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Clinton, IN 47842 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold more slowly (10 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $179,872. Overall, Clinton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Vermillion County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Clinton ranks #193 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Newport 47966 (0% sold over asking) or Hillsdale 47854 (0% sold over asking), while Perrysville 47974 (100% sold over asking) and Dana 47847 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Cayuga 47928Seller’s market $68 /sq ftDana 47847Balanced $74 /sq ftHillsdale 47854Buyer’s market — /sq ftNewport 47966 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Clinton nearby
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Questions about Clinton real estate
Is Clinton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Clinton, IN 47842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Clinton?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clinton sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clinton?
About 0.69% of a home’s value a year in Vermillion County, or roughly $2,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clinton?
The median sale price was $179,872 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $109 per square foot.
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