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Clayton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
Clayton, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $57,802 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,056. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $228,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,738. Median rent is $868/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.