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Clayton, NC
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Population: 25,486
Home Price: $224,400
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Overview
Clayton is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 25,486. Clayton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
31.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Clayton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,582
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,166
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
33.9
43.3
42.3
Gender
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Male
48.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
White
65.6%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.9%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.2%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.6%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$224,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,045
$682
$801
Family Households
50.2%
50.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.6%
32.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
34.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.9%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.0%
25.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
41.2%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
44.3%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
4.2
7.8
3.0
Rape
29.4
49.1
38.0
Robbery
33.6
72.2
40.7
Assault
100.7
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Clayton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
205.5
751.0
336.1
Theft
1820.3
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
58.7
184.7
167.1
Arson
4.2
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Clayton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
bagels
barbecue
food truck
chickfila
salad
comfort food
salad bar
quesadillas
omelette
ice cream
wines
sweets
bagel
pizza
ingredients
liquor
snacks
snack
tacos
nascar
football
sports commentary
bball
video games
ncaa football
hockey
fantasy football
basketball
hockey player
racing
golf
baseball
teams
fanba
nhl
athletic
soccer
nba
nba ncaa
inspired by
creative
philosoph
songwriting
logos
literary
crafts
artistic
animation
designs
icon
artists
photography
nft
#gameaudio
nascar
video games
spiltgate
fantasyscifi
collector
fishing
antique collector
card collector
fishing hunting
nfl nhl
memes
anime
motorcycles
computers
gardening
dd
pokmon
youtuber
photography
sports
sports commentary
creative
marketing
radio show
marketing advertising
hollywood
producer
films
tv
comedy
advertising
award winning
commentary
nfl nhl
publicity
entertainer
indie
booking
lifestyle
sports
beach
fishing
rec
fishing hunting
summer
enrichment
space
gardens
gardening
facility
photography
#vacationlife
cyber monday
home furnishing
food truck
lowes
farmers market
advertising
mall
sheetz
coasters
amazon
crafts
gas station
kits
shelves
accessories
apparel
groceries
designs
shipping
walmart
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