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Thinking About The Clayton, NC Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Clayton. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

88/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

46,059

Median Home

$245K

Median Income

$83K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 46,059, Clayton is a mid-sized NC city. Median household income is $83K with homes valued around $245K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Clayton, NC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$245K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

77%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Clayton, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

27520

Area Stats

Pop: 46,059

Home Value: $245K

Clayton Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Raleigh Area

Home: $421K15 mi away

Durham Area

Home: $336K32 mi away

Mebane Area

Home: $246K54 mi away

Wilmington Area

Home: $361K100 mi away

Charlotte Area

Home: $398K136 mi away

Schools Near Clayton

Schools in and around Clayton, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (5)

East Clayton Elementary

Polenta Elementary

Powhatan Elementary

Riverwood Elementary

West Clayton Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

Clayton Middle

Cooper Academy

Johnston Charter Academy

Riverwood Middle

Swift Creek Middle

High Schools (1)

Clayton High

Livability Grades

How Clayton stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Clayton and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.