Clayton, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Clayton is a small city in Ohio with a population of 13,269. Residents earn $90,886 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,269 Population 717/sq mi density
$90,886 Median Income $43,387 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $248,100 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,416 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,886 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,886
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $189,100
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 53/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.9%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,069
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,269
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,886
Per Capita$43,387
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$40,097M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,069
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,100

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,416/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary356/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation955 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
EV Stations1
Libraries27

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clayton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Clayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clayton is $90,886, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clayton is $189,100, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Clayton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,416 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Clayton has a population of 13,269 with a density of 717 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.3%), with 29.2% Black.

Population

13,269
Total Population
717
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
18.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Clayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clayton is $90,886, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Clayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,886
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,387
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
IRS Avg AGI$67,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,276
County GDP$40,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,605
Retail1,494
Manufacturing615

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Clayton is $189,100, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,069 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,100.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,100
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$248,100
Median List Price$269,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,950
$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold17
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops44.7%
Inventory38

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,069
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Rate3.58%
In Clayton, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Clayton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate79.6%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Clayton has a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,416 per 100,000 (28% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Clayton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent53.0/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape15.1/100K
Robbery37.9/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,415.7/100K
28% below US avg
Burglary355.8/100K
Theft893.3/100K
Vehicle Theft166.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (47.9 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates39.8695°N, 84.3254°W
County FIPS39113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.9%
9% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density717/sq mi
Total Area18.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home7.1%

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