Living in Clayton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 272 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $30,962 (49% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $73,800, the median rent is $442/month.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 53.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $30,962State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $73,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $442/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $73,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, which is 44.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $30,962 and the income per person is $24,129. 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 42.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.84
42.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clayton has many vacation and second homes.
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.5%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
| Spokane | 442 | $97,361 | — | — |
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,007 | $41,910 | $57,500 | $971 |
| Waterproof | 576 | $21,786 | $47,300 | $469 |
| Minorca | 1,430 | $36,113 | $57,300 | $470 |
| Sicily Island | 336 | $20,500 | $55,000 | $628 |
| Vidalia | 3,928 | $48,250 | $152,500 | $1,127 |
| Morgantown | 1,038 | $52,308 | $95,100 | $928 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, LA?
The median household income in Clayton is $30,962, 49% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $73,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $442 per month, about 44.1% of household income.
Is Clayton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 53.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
5.1% 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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