At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$23,784 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
Zillow: $247,342
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
44.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.9% 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,784. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,342. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 44.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
4.4% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$23,784
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$247,342
Housing Units86
Rent Burden44.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.