At a Glance
Median Income
$115,313
$40,149 per capita
Home Value
$732,700
Zillow: $777,363
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
2,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clay residents earn a median household income of $115,313 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,149. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay is $732,700 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $777,363. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Clay reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,327/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Clay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,325
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,313
Per Capita$40,149
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$732,700
Rent$1,435
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$777,363
Housing Units399
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property2,327/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation136 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Clay was built in 1987.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.
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