At a Glance
Median Income
$83,500
$35,883 per capita
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $337,499
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $83,500 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,883. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,317 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $214,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,499. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
20.7% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population874
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,500
Per Capita$35,883
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$10,412M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,900
Rent$1,125
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$337,499
Housing Units424
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation868 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.