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Clayton, NJ
B+
Population: 8,818
Home Price: $208,400
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Overview
Clayton is a small town in the state of New Jersey with a population of 8,818. Clayton has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
34.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Clayton, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,737
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$96,776
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
39.5
44.2
42.3
Gender
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Male
47.3%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
52.7%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
White
63.0%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
25.8%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.2%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.2%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$208,400
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$934
$1,444
$801
Family Households
47.1%
47.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.2%
29.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
76.6%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
23.4%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.2%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.0%
35.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.1%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.8%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
22.0%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
38.3%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Murder
0.0
1.5
3.0
Rape
23.0
11.2
38.0
Robbery
11.5
32.0
40.7
Assault
114.8
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
Clayton
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
183.7
192.5
336.1
Theft
746.4
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
45.9
89.1
167.1
Arson
11.5
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Clayton, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
red wine
wine
wine tasting
cocktail
beer
fast food
pizza
craft beer
avocados
mac n cheese
meal
chef
cheese
diner
cooking
vegan
cigars
italian
culinary
grilled cheese
philly sports
philadelphia sports
football
fantasy sports
sports entertainment
college football
video games
wrestling
basketball
hs football
nfl
college basketball
fantasy football
pro wrestling
nba nfl
nfl nba
nba
nfl nhl
athlete
nba ncaab
inspired by
home decor
canvas
poster
graphic design
commissions
art gallery
character design
collection
greeting cards
gallerys
studio
fanart
graphic designs
pfp
creative arts
arts culture
composer
volunteerism
craft
spending time
video games
board games
nfl nhl
car enthusiast
books
scifi
fitness
horror movies
collecting cards
gardening
movies television
vacations
cigars
collector
gaming
fulltime
ramblings
vinyl records
skateboarding
sports
sports entertainment
pro wrestling
nba nfl
nfl nba
tv
nfl nhl
local news
media marketing
digital media
movie reviews
public relations
marketing
arts
programming
studio
producer
movies television
executive producer
battle rap
sports
summer
winter
greater philadelphia
space
arts
beach
gardening
backyard
gorgeous scenery
beaches
poolside
boardwalk
swimming
fishing
mountain
pool
cycling
hunting
poshmark ebay
mercari
dress shirts
home decor
garden center
shopper
tradesy
pro shop
vans
gift card
christmas shopping
cvs
clothing
resale
shipping
accessories
wall decor
consignment shop
cashier
etsy shop
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