Living in Clayton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 602 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $66,136 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,500, the median rent is $675/month.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,136State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clayton the median home value is $91,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $66,136 and the income per person is $32,001. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.99
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 258
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | $91,500 | $675 |
| Mound Station | 150 | $76,375 | $120,500 | — |
| Camp Point | 1,230 | $62,188 | $127,800 | $730 |
| Golden | 693 | $55,000 | $122,800 | $760 |
| Columbus | 106 | $75,000 | $111,400 | $825 |
| Mount Sterling | 1,980 | $59,087 | $131,200 | $604 |
| Coatsburg | 209 | $63,750 | $81,700 | $1,047 |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | $137,500 | — |
| Augusta | 669 | $42,861 | $83,400 | $592 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, IL?
The median household income in Clayton is $66,136, 21% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $91,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $675 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Clayton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 49.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 28 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
5.7% 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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