At a Glance
Median Income
$89,375
$38,638 per capita
Home Value
$244,800
Zillow: $328,193
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.5% 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
3.2 / 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 $89,375 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,638. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $244,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,193. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 751/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,867
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,375
Per Capita$38,638
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,800
Rent$1,204
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$328,193
Housing Units3,569
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property751/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation122 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Clayton was founded in 1887.
The median home in Clayton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.