City Intelligence
Clayton, NC
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
46,059
Median Home
$245K
Median Income
$83K
Zip Codes Covered
1
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+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
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 StatsPop: 46,059
Home Value: $245K
Clayton Area Map
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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
Private Schools (3)
ACADEMY OF HOPE
KIDS R KIDS
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Clayton stacks up across six key categories.
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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.