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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaliyah Green

Cost of living reality check -Clayton

Hi all, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,542 for rent here. Household incomes average around $73,348 in Clayton. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advi...

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Aaliyah Green

Moving to Clayton -what should I know?

The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Logan G.

Just moved to Clayton, any tips?

Household incomes average around $73,348 in Clayton. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decen...

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Carolyn F.

Clayton quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Clayton sits at 167.8 per 100K. With a population of 28,043, Clayton is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be ...

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Waylon Kim

Moving to Clayton -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,043 people. The median home value here is around $292,400, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What...

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Ezekiel Morris

What's it really like living in Clayton?

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,043 people. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 28,043, Clayton is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $292,400 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traff...

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Wyatt Baker

Best neighborhoods to rent in Clayton?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life i...

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Wyatt Baker

Things Clayton needs to improve

Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $73,348 in Clayton. Crime rate is something to consider -Clayton sits at 167.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

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desert_jonathan46

Considering Clayton vs Seattle -help me decide

First post here. Household incomes average around $73,348 in Clayton. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scen...

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Alice J.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Clayton

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $1,542 for rent here. With a population of 28,043, Clayton is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Alice J.

Raising a family in Clayton -thoughts?

Random thought, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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Waylon Kim

Relocating to Clayton, NC -pros and cons?

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Clayton sits at 167.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood...

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Ezekiel Morris

How much do you pay for rent in Clayton?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $292,400 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Th...

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Isaiah Lee

Is public transit usable in Clayton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 10 months ago and Rent is about $1,542/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,043 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Aaliyah Green

Things that make Clayton unique

Random thought, Just moved here 1 months ago and Median household income is $73,348, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $73,348 in Clayton. Crime rate is something to consider -Clayton sits at 167.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not...

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Addison T.

Anyone regret moving to Clayton?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,043 people. Rent is about $1,542/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Clayton? There's a r...

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Jack W.

Clayton in the winter -how bad?

First post here. I'm retired and The median home value here is around $292,400, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

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