Clayton, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Clayton is a small town in Washington with a population of 220. Residents earn $49,886 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
220 Population 171/sq mi density
$49,886 Median Income $29,227 per capita
N/A Home Value $411,503 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,886 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,886
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population220
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,886
Per Capita$29,227
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,754M
Commute39 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$411,503

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,286 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute39 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries7

Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clayton receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Clayton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clayton is $49,886, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Clayton has a population of 220 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 4.5% Hispanic.

Population

220
Total Population
171
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Clayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clayton is $49,886, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Clayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,886
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,227
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
IRS Avg AGI$69,023

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,025
County GDP$1,754M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare91
Retail111
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,305
23% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $411,503.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$411,503

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,305
23% above US avg
In Clayton, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma12.8%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate65.4%
Checkup Rate67.8%
Premature Death9,095/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access47.9%
Healthcare Facilities91

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Clayton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches
44% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,286 ft (697 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates48.0012°N, 117.5612°W
County FIPS53065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.1-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.8%
D 26.7%

Winner: Republican by 44.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density171/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants84
Retail Stores111

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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