Living in Clay, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clay · Census data 2020–2024
Clay has 10,273 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $81,920 (28% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $220,600, the median rent is $2,240/month.
Clay at a glance
- Population
- 10,273
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $81,920State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $220,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $2,240/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Clay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Clay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clay the median home value is $220,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,240 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,439 a month in housing costs.
Clay median household income
The median household income in Clay is $81,920 and the income per person is $30,802. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Clay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,335
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.74
Clay demographics
- Population
- 10,273
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 3,740
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clay ›
Education in Clay
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Clay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clay
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Clay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $220,600 | $2,240 |
| Grayson Valley | 6,077 | $64,597 | $148,400 | $1,312 |
| Pinson | 7,832 | $76,410 | $212,000 | $1,509 |
| Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $370,300 | $1,711 |
| Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $151,700 | $1,218 |
| Argo | 4,479 | $105,128 | $248,100 | — |
| Springville | 5,081 | $84,231 | $284,300 | $834 |
| Remlap | 2,761 | $64,677 | $208,900 | — |
| Margaret | 5,877 | $101,802 | $230,900 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in Clay, AL?
The median household income in Clay is $81,920, 28% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clay?
The median home value in Clay is $220,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Clay?
The median gross rent in Clay is $2,240 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is Clay, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Clay?
The median age in Clay is 39.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Clay?
The average commute to work in Clay is 32 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clay?
The unemployment rate in Clay is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clay?
23.2% of adults in Clay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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