Living in Clayton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 818 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $82,188 (14% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $229,300, the median rent is $1,174/month.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 35.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $82,188State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $229,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,174/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
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 $229,300, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,377 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $82,188 and the income per person is $35,495. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 358
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.49
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 329
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
22% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 818 | $82,188 | $229,300 | $1,174 |
| Belleville | 813 | $72,986 | $261,600 | — |
| Amo | 417 | $91,250 | $168,100 | $1,000 |
| Danville | 11,714 | $97,083 | $298,200 | $1,151 |
| Stilesville | 296 | $74,821 | $193,300 | — |
| Monrovia | 2,055 | $92,344 | $233,200 | $1,385 |
| Coatesville | 566 | $77,625 | $180,400 | $1,227 |
| Plainfield | 36,369 | $87,272 | $280,600 | $1,499 |
| Avon | 23,437 | $98,486 | $323,800 | $1,538 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, IN?
The median household income in Clayton is $82,188, 14% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $229,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,174 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Clayton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 35.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 27 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
22% 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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