At a Glance
Median Income
$73,348
$35,285 per capita
Home Value
$292,400
Zillow: $361,398
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
2,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $73,348 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,285. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $292,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,398. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,085/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population28,043
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,348
Per Capita$35,285
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$292,400
Rent$1,542
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$361,398
Housing Units10,190
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property2,085/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation274 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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