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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,886 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,387 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,182 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,779 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,276 |
| County GDP | $40,097M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,605 |
| Retail | 1,494 |
| Manufacturing | 615 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,777 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $189,100 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,100 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 44.7% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,069 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,777 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,141/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,605 |
| Total Violent | 53.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.1/100K |
| Robbery | 37.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,415.7/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 355.8/100K |
| Theft | 893.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 166.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (47.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8695°N, 84.3254°W |
| County FIPS | 39113 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,605 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,494 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |