Living in Clayton, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 568 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $23,214 (64% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $56,300, the median rent is $424/month.
Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 42.2State: 37
- Median household income
- $23,214State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $56,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $424/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 38.2%.
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 $56,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $424 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $958 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $23,214 and the income per person is $19,699. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 419
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.1%
- Vacant
- 29.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.93
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 568 | $23,214 | $56,300 | $424 |
| Hartshorne | 1,642 | $39,630 | $90,300 | $680 |
| Talihina | 864 | $40,500 | $72,000 | $364 |
| Haileyville | 614 | $48,036 | $79,200 | $729 |
| Wilburton | 2,602 | $38,971 | $93,600 | $660 |
| Panola | 101 | $41,856 | $46,500 | — |
| Rattan | 274 | $45,000 | $79,200 | $555 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, OK?
The median household income in Clayton is $23,214, 64% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $56,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $424 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Clayton, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 38.2%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 42.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 23 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
8.6% 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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