Living in Clayton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 57 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $47,917 (36% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $137,500.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 54.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $47,917State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $137,500State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clayton the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $47,917 and the income per person is $32,574. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 47%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.63
47% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clayton has many vacation and second homes.
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 1.8%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 35
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 18.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 44.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 57 | $47,917 | $137,500 | — |
| Bagley | 337 | $53,229 | $119,400 | $817 |
| Garnavillo | 816 | $75,357 | $123,100 | $922 |
| Guttenberg | 1,782 | $57,599 | $193,900 | $870 |
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
| Patch Grove | 227 | $48,958 | $150,300 | $688 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Bloomington | 710 | $77,750 | $131,300 | $660 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, IA?
The median household income in Clayton is $47,917, 36% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $137,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Clayton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 54.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 10 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
26.9% 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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