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Clayton Area Facts

  • Clayton has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Clayton crime rates are 38% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Clayton is 7% higher than the North Carolina average
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Clayton Reviews

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Quiet Small Town User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2020) I have lived spent over 20 years in Clayton. It's fairly safe and very affordable. The downtown is small but quaint and has a few great shops and restaurants. Compared to neighboring Garner, Clayton feels less commercial and more like a true small town. Quantity of shopping and r ...Read More estaurants is rather lacking, but if you are looking for quiet, safe, and affordable with decent parks and a few good restaurants this is a good choice. Read Less
Clayton, NC - City Review User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Although Clayton is a smaller town in NC, it does offer a fun atmosphere where you can get to know many of your neighbors instead of feeling like you're only one person among thousands. I've lived here for five years now, and I still like meeting new people in town and sitting on ...Read More one of the benches to observe the beautiful surroundings that are offered. One of my favorite places to spend the day is Clayton Community Park. There are shelters where you can enjoy a picnic as well as a few walking trails.

Clayton is probably best known for the wine companies that are in the town. Deep River Brewing Company offers tours during the week and produces delicious beverages. Wine on Main is a favorite place to visit as well. This is where I enjoy going for a glass of wine after a long day or when I want to meet a few friends. There aren't many convenience stores, but the Clayton General Store does offer just about everything you might need for the home and in an environment that isn't too crowded. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Clayton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sam's Branch Greenway
      Legend Park
      Clayton River Walk
      Clayton Municipal Park
      All-Star Park
      Horne Square
      Clayton Town Square
      Clayton Town Square

      Entertainment

      Rainbow Lanes
      Amphitheatre
      Academy Of Music And Vocal ARts
      Tinks and Tots Blocks

      Food & Drink

      First Street Tavern
      Primo Pizza
      Jones Cafe
      Corked & UnTapped
      Last Resort
      Domino's
      Burger King
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Clayton? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Clayton.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Clayton? The cost of living in Clayton is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
      Clayton
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Clayton? Clayton crime rates are 1,451, which are 38% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,451 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69  

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Clayton? The median income in Clayton is $91,315 which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $91,31512% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,5341% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Clayton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Horizon Family Medicine
      Carolina Dermatology and Endocrinology PA
      Springbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
      Duke Health Center of Clayton
      Raleigh Radiology Clayton
      Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Center
      UNC Urgent Care at Clayton
      Johnston UNC Health Care Clayton

      Pharmacies

      Realo Discount Drugs
      Beddingfield Drugs

      Doctors

      Dr Ali Sleep Lab
      Growing Child Pediatrics
      Chiropractic Partners of Clayton
      Jeffers, Mann and Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A.
      RMG Gastroenterology-Clayton
      Clayton Medical Associates PA
      Clayton Endodontics
      Quintessential Wellness, LLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Clayton home prices? Clayton home prices are $363,160 - which is 25% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $363,16011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63213% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Clayton have good schools? The Clayton graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Clayton a good place to live? Clayton has an overall rating of 71% from 49 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      49 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      47 total surveys

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