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Clayton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County
Clayton, MI
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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,784. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below 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 $235,786. 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.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,987/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.