At a Glance
Median Income
$82,094
$43,893 per capita
Home Value
$265,300
Zillow: $336,820
Median Rent
$916/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
1,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clay residents earn a median household income of $82,094 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clay is $265,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,820. Median rent is $916/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Clay reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,469/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Clay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,576
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,094
Per Capita$43,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,300
Rent$916
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$336,820
Housing Units661
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property1,469/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Clay was built in 1987.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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