Living in Clayton, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 4,222 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $107,307 (26% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $361,300, the median rent is $1,621/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 4,222
- Median age
- 37.1State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $107,307State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $361,300State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,621/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Clayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clayton the median home value is $361,300, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,621 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,002 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $107,307 and the income per person is $35,288. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,195
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.53
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 4,222
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 1,195
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 4,222 | $107,307 | $361,300 | $1,621 |
| Smyrna | 13,165 | $67,048 | $291,400 | $1,534 |
| Kenton | 355 | $44,665 | $225,000 | $1,452 |
| Cheswold | 2,143 | $86,875 | $314,600 | $880 |
| Leipsic | 191 | $44,886 | $238,900 | $989 |
| Hartly | 199 | $152,813 | $87,200 | — |
| Townsend | 2,832 | $153,000 | $465,100 | $1,193 |
| Dover | 39,837 | $60,199 | $258,900 | $1,344 |
| Rodney Village | 1,331 | $43,558 | $167,200 | $1,338 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, DE?
The median household income in Clayton is $107,307, 26% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (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 $361,300, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,621 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Clayton, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 37.1 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 33 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
32.1% 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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