New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Clayton is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,867. Residents earn $89,375 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Clayton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Clayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clayton is $89,375, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Clayton is $244,800, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Clayton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,931 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,375 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,638 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $244,800 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,422 |
| Median List Price | $347,450 |
| Median List Price | $347,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,204 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 60.7/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 36.4/100K |
| Assault | 24.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,930.6/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 437.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,444.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6641°N, 75.0744°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |