Quality of Life and Culture in Clayton, NM

Overview

Clayton is a small town in the state of New Mexico with a population of 2,886. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Clayton has a short summer and cold 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: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: (A) Excellent
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 19.4 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Clayton, NM

Employment and Income	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
Per Capita Income	$20,623	$28,049	$32,693
Median Household Income	$29,265	$53,812	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	13.2%	7.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	23.2%	17.4%	10.5%

Age	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
Median Age	40.1	44.7	42.3

Gender	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
Male	55.0%	49.6%	49.8%
Female	45.0%	50.4%	50.2%

Race	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
White	74.4%	61.9%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	2.4%	16.9%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	4.2%	9.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	17.3%	9.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
Median Home Price	$104,800	$184,937	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$328	$667	$801
Family Households	31.1%	31.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	43.3%	43.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	67.7%	79.3%	72.9%
Renters	32.3%	20.7%	27.1%

Education	Clayton	New Mexico	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	11.3%	9.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	46.4%	46.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	15.5%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	5.4%	8.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	8.3%	12.0%	15.0%