At a Glance
Median Income
$86,163
$33,528 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
Zillow: $251,391
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Clay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clay residents earn a median household income of $86,163 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,391. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
23.3% of adults in Clay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,288
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,163
Per Capita$33,528
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,400
Rent$1,373
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$251,391
Housing Units4,258
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation969 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Clay was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.