Clifton: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Clifton center on a median $82,969 (about the same as Greene County median $87,309; 1.2× higher than Ohio median $71,389), with homes at a median value of $193,800. The surrounding county supports 46,967 jobs (avg $52,055).
- $59,558 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Ohio $78,408).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $82,969 — above the Ohio median ($66,082). Poverty rate 7.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 8% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 12.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 8.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $63,240 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,766,474 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $59,558 (vs Ohio $78,408) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $90,449 |
| Median Household Income | $82,969 (vs Ohio $66,082) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $82,969 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 46,967 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,444,862,478 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,055 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,469,160 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 12 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 30,228 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,519.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Animal Totals, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,237 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 41,763 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,988,253 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 18 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 26 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 34 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 29 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 113 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 18 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Springfield Farmers Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INDIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER CINCINNATI & N KY |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $842,609,723 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,195.61 (vs Ohio $6,792) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 136,001 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 82.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 11.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 42.8 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 19.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12