Living in Clayton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 2,295 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $21,641 (66% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $72,300, the median rent is $766/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 2,295
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $21,641State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $72,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 39.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Clayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clayton the median home value is $72,300, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,033 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $21,641 and the income per person is $14,912. 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 703
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.82
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 2,295
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 540
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 23.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.4%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 2,295 | $21,641 | $72,300 | $766 |
| Louisville | 518 | $44,439 | — | $530 |
| Bakerhill | 244 | $55,114 | $94,200 | — |
| Midway | 503 | $61,893 | $121,400 | $521 |
| Clio | 1,422 | $28,750 | $65,600 | $434 |
| Blue Springs | 100 | $46,667 | $74,300 | — |
| Eufaula | 12,584 | $47,392 | $139,900 | $698 |
| Banks | 320 | $50,000 | — | $1,080 |
| Union Springs | 3,248 | $26,250 | $80,400 | $526 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, AL?
The median household income in Clayton is $21,641, 66% lower 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 Clayton?
The median home value in Clayton is $72,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $766 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Clayton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 39.7%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 41.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 24 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 23.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
4.1% of adults in Clayton 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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