At a Glance
Median Income
$57,125
$45,744 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
Zillow: $306,528
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
4,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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 $57,125 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,744. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,950 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $192,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,528. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,627/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,669
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,125
Per Capita$45,744
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$8,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$1,057
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$306,528
Housing Units1,263
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property4,627/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation268 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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