At a Glance
Median Income
$90,886
$43,387 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
Zillow: $248,100
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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+
3.7 / 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 $90,886 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,387. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,100. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 628/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,269
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,886
Per Capita$43,387
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,069
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$248,100
Housing Units5,663
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property628/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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