Living in Clayton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 1,661 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $60,573 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $231,800, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 1,661
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,573State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $231,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
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 $231,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,733 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $60,573 and the income per person is $47,195. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,219
- Owner-occupied
- 50.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.8%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 1.95
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clayton has many vacation and second homes.
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 1,661
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 843
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 1,661 | $60,573 | $231,800 | $1,071 |
| Thousand Island Park | 222 | $190,250 | $376,600 | — |
| La Fargeville | 512 | $61,250 | $307,100 | $750 |
| Alexandria Bay | 1,212 | $55,048 | $154,100 | $625 |
| Plessis | 176 | $155,053 | $152,100 | — |
| Chaumont | 650 | $76,125 | $212,800 | $875 |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
| Cape Vincent | 658 | $62,054 | $231,000 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, NY?
The median household income in Clayton is $60,573, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $231,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,071 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Clayton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 45.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 22 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
37.4% 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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