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Clayton, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Union County County
Clayton, NM
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 $40,192 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,292. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,600. Median rent is $637/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 334/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.