Living in Clayton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 8,921 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $90,274 (13% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $252,300, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 8,921
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,274State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $252,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
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 $252,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,994 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $90,274 and the income per person is $37,919. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,642
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.64
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 8,921
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 3,381
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
23% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 8,921 | $90,274 | $252,300 | $1,246 |
| Glassboro | 23,717 | $87,278 | $314,400 | $1,687 |
| Franklinville | 1,904 | $122,179 | $268,100 | $1,646 |
| Elk | 4,450 | $141,382 | $350,400 | $1,206 |
| Franklin | 16,490 | $110,197 | $306,800 | $1,602 |
| Monroe | 37,648 | $96,980 | $283,100 | $1,384 |
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | $279,300 | $1,521 |
| Williamstown | 14,705 | $89,414 | $278,600 | $1,266 |
| Washington | 49,220 | $114,249 | $337,600 | $1,761 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, NJ?
The median household income in Clayton is $90,274, 13% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $252,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,246 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Clayton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 39.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 32 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
23% 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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