Clinton Homes for Sale and Community Information

Clinton is a city with a population of 27,000 on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Clinton is located about 30 miles northeast of the Quad Cities. If you are interested in Clinton real estate, Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find the property that will fit your needs.

Brief History

The first permanent European-American settler arrived in the area in 1835. Clinton was platted as the town of New York in 1836 by Joseph Bartlett. In 1855, Bartlett’s land was bought by the Iowa Land Company in anticipation of the construction of the Chicago, Nebraska, and Iowa Railroad line across the Mississippi at that point. They renamed the town Clinton in honor of Dewitt Clinton, Governor of New York.
Clinton, and the adjacent town of Lyon, became a lumber industry center between 1850 and 1900, using rafts of logs floated down from Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Thereafter, manufacturing and heavy industry came to Clinton, attracted by the transportation afforded by the river and the railroad. 

The Community

Clinton today is an active river community, manufacturing center, and tourist destination. The city covers an area of 35.6 square miles and has the rather low population density of 748 people/square mile. Lock and Dam 13 is located at Clinton. Ruhl&Ruhl has a list of Clinton homes that might be ideal for your family.

Attractions and Entertainment

The Clinton Convention and Visitors Center serves as a resource for visitors. The Riverview Cultural and Entertainment District offers shopping, historical sites, theatre, and a wide variety of dining opportunities. The Mississippi River offers boating, fishing, as well as eco-tours on the river. In addition, the new Wild Rose Casino offers riverboat gambling and entertainment. These things are all part of the Clinton experience. If you need more information about real estate in Clinton, call Ruhl&Ruhl.  

Getting To and From

Highways
US-30 east/west
US-67 north south
From the Quad Cities (30 miles south): I-80 East to Chicago, West to Des Moines & Omaha

Air Travel
Commercial Air: Quad-Cities International Airport, Moline, IL (40 miles)
General Aviation: Clinton Municipal Airport

Further Information

If you have decided to search for a home for sale in Clinton, contact Ruhl&Ruhl.

Clinton Chamber of Commerce
City-Data of Clinton, Iowa
American Towns