Clayton, North Carolina

Population 16,078

Clayton is located in Wake County, NC. The population is 16,078, making Clayton the 10th largest city in Wake County.

There are 14 public schools in Clayton with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Clayton is low , and there are 64 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Clayton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Clayton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Clayton include Clayton Township, Archer Lodge and Wilders Township.

Clayton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.8%

Crime Rate

9.46% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 59
  • Violent Crimes: 168
  • Robbery: 34
  • Burglary: 206
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

65.98% Higher than national avg.
  • 64 offenders in Clayton
  • 39.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

137 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 126

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Clayton, NC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Clayton's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Academy Of Hope

Southside Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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273 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Clayton, NC issued 273 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Clayton, NC issued 253 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,092
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,130
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,285
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,600
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,088

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Environmental Hazards

137 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Clayton, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Clayton, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.34°
  • February 44.82°
  • March 52.38°
  • April 61.62°
  • May 69.46°
  • June 78.21°
  • July 80.76°
  • August 80.33°
  • September 73.4°
  • October 61.8°
  • November 51.5°
  • December 44.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Clayton, NC

Earthquakes
Clayton, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Clayton, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Clayton, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Clayton, NC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Clayton, NC: $60,989

Unemployment

Unemployment in Clayton is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 27.58%
White Collar - 72.42%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • David Rouzer
  • George Holding

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in Clayton, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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