At a Glance
Median Income
$103,211
$31,577 per capita
Home Value
$343,700
Zillow: $397,706
Median Rent
$1,484/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $103,211 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,577. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $343,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,706. Median rent is $1,484/month, with 27.2% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,015/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,086
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,095/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,211
Per Capita$31,577
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,700
Rent$1,484
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$397,706
Housing Units1,256
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,015/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault203/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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