Living in Clay, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clay · Census data 2020–2024
Clay has 1,302 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $102,847 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $796,100, the median rent is $1,469/month.
Clay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clay at a glance
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $102,847State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $796,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,469/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Clay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
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 $796,100, 139% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,276 a month in housing costs.
Clay median household income
The median household income in Clay is $102,847 and the income per person is $41,916. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Clay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 485
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.78
Clay demographics
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 469
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clay ›
Education in Clay
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Clay have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clay
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Clay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1,302 | $102,847 | $796,100 | $1,469 |
| Herald | 1,521 | $93,036 | $651,800 | — |
| Dogtown | 3,094 | $127,750 | $670,600 | $2,406 |
| Wilton | 6,433 | $189,537 | $926,200 | $1,823 |
| Galt | 25,962 | $94,393 | $487,500 | $1,596 |
| Collierville | 2,546 | $115,704 | $712,200 | $1,754 |
| Camanche Village | 2,291 | $156,250 | $452,900 | $1,782 |
| Lockeford | 3,838 | $100,294 | $515,600 | $1,304 |
| Ione | 9,156 | $91,495 | $474,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Clay, CA?
The median household income in Clay is $102,847, 4% higher than the California median of $99,122 (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 $796,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Clay?
The median gross rent in Clay is $1,469 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Clay, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Clay?
The median age in Clay is 44.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Clay?
The average commute to work in Clay is 35 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clay?
The unemployment rate in Clay is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clay?
16.8% 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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