At a Glance
Median Income
$75,808
$44,781 per capita
Home Value
$262,900
Zillow: $325,879
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.7% smoking rate
How Claymont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claymont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claymont a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claymont residents earn a median household income of $75,808 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,781. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claymont is $262,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,879. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
33.7% of adults in Claymont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claymont has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,543
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density4,439/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,808
Per Capita$44,781
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,900
Rent$1,290
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$325,879
Housing Units4,397
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation97 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Claymont was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.