Living in Clayton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 247 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $66,250 (9% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $86,700, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $86,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
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 $86,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $66,250 and the income per person is $23,602. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.84
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 247 | $66,250 | $86,700 | $1,071 |
| Hudson | 2,200 | $53,009 | $110,300 | $854 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 2,103 | $83,980 | $260,300 | $963 |
| Morenci | 2,137 | $59,643 | $104,300 | $846 |
| Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $138,000 | $956 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Addison | 534 | $54,519 | $137,100 | $643 |
| Jasper | 282 | $56,111 | $122,300 | — |
| Pittsford | 707 | $45,833 | $105,700 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, MI?
The median household income in Clayton is $66,250, 9% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $86,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,071 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Clayton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 40.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 27 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
4.9% 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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