Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Sherry's Signature Cheesecakes
Coffee Shop
BLVD West
Coffee Shop
Chefella's Cafe and Event Planning
Coffee Shop
The Cardinal Bar
Coffee Shop
Skylines Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Rainbow Lanes
Bowling Alley
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Academy Of Music And Vocal ARts
Theatre Arts
Tinks and Tots Blocks
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (35) F
First Street Tavern
Bar
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
Jones Cafe
Fast Food
Corked & UnTapped
Alcohol
Last Resort
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Big Cheese Pizza - Clayton Crossings
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell KFC
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Char-Grill
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Clayton Beverage Co.
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
St George Subs
Fast Food
Pelican’s SnoBalls of Riverwood
Sweets
9BAR Coffeehouse
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Clayton Community Center
Community Centre
Clayton Spinning Mill
Gym
Fit4life Health Clubs - Clayton
Gym
Clayton Fitness
Gym
Nick's Flippin Kids
Gym
Victory Power Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (17) F
Nancy Jo's Homemade of Clayton
Bakery
La Michoacana
Grocery Store
Herbalife Club
Grocery Store
Patty Cake’s Littlest Cupcake Shop
Bakery
Noe's Bakery
Bakery
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
La Carniceria Meat Market
Grocery Store
Tienda y panaderia
Bakery
La Bonita Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Brown Bag Bagels, LLC
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Clayton Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Healthy Place
Health Food
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Automatic Rolls Of North Carolina
Bakery
Parks (31) F
Sam's Branch Greenway
Park
Legend Park
Park
Clayton River Walk
Park
Clayton Municipal Park
Park
All-Star Park
Park
Horne Square
Park
Clayton Town Square
Park
Clayton Town Square
Park
Riverwood Park and Play
Park
Riverwood Playground
Playground
Riverwood Park - Open Fields
Park
East Clayton Community Park
Park
Harmony Playground
Playground
East Clayton Community Park
Playground
Clayton Community Park
Park
Plantation Pointe Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
YMCA Soccer Fields
Park
Shops (86) F
Loft Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Clayton Mart
Convenience Store
JB Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Main Street Jewelers
Fashion
Moveology
Clothing
The Market at Three Little Birds
Houseware
Glen's Barber And Style Shop
Hairdresser
Shear Serenity Salon
Hairdresser
The Design Haüs
Furniture
Rejoyce! Fine Gifts and Home Decor
Gift Shop
Flowers By The Neuse
Florist
The Crowing Hen
Gift Shop
Esquire Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hood Beauty Shop
Beauty
The Queen's Court
Gift Shop
Hair On Main
Beauty
Clayton Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Bexley House
Houseware
Kirby's Precision Cuts/Hoodhair Salon
Hairdresser
Jewelery Design Studio
Fashion
Progressive Barber & Stylist Academy
Hairdresser
Craze
Fashion
Clayton Nail Salon
Beauty
Fat Johnny's Bicycle Repair
Bicycle
Super 10
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Clayton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Clayton is 102/100 - which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Clayton crime rates are 1,348 per 100k, which is 45% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,235 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
113 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Clayton is $61,954 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$61,954 C-
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health C

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (56)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Insight Family & Pediatric
Clinic
Clayton Police Department
Police
Clayton Police Department
Police
Axiom Denistry
Dentist
Clayton Fire Department STA1
Fire Station
Johnston County EMS CLS1 Clayton Main
Ambulance Station
Raleigh Radiology
Doctor
Clayton-East Raleigh VA Clinic
Clinic
Mann Ear Nose & Throat
Clinic
Clayton Internal Medicine
Doctor
Fastmed Urgent Care
Doctor
Clayton Fire Department: Station #2
Fire Station
Awaken Med Spa Of Clayton
Clinic
Horizon Family Medicine
Hospital
RMG Gastroenterology-Clayton
Doctor
Endoscopy Center Doctors
Doctor
Kids First Pediatrics of Clayton
Doctor
WakeMed Clayton Medical Park
Clinic
Quintessential Wellness, LLC
Doctor
Realo Discount Drugs
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Vinson Orthodontics
Doctor
DENTAL OASIS OF CLAYTON
Dentist
Clayton Endodontics
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Clayton home prices are $200,700 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$200,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D+

The Clayton graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (13) F
Cooper Academy
West Clayton Elementary
Riverwood Elementary
Riverwood Middle
Kids R Kids
East Clayton Elementary
Clayton Middle
Johnston Charter Academy
High Schools (3) F
Clayton High
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ratings B-

Clayton has an overall rating of 71% from 44 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (42)
From AreaVibes A+
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Clayton, NC Area Guide

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Clayton Area Facts

  • Clayton has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Clayton crime rates are 45% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Clayton is 9% higher than the North Carolina average

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Quiet Small Town 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2020) I have lived spent over 20 years in Clayton. It's fairly safe and very affordable. The downtown is small but quaint and has a few great shops and restaurants. Compared to neighboring Garner, Clayton feels less commercial and more like a true small town. Quantity of shopping and r ...Read More estaurants is rather lacking, but if you are looking for quiet, safe, and affordable with decent parks and a few good restaurants this is a good choice. Read Less
Clayton, NC - City Review 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Although Clayton is a smaller town in NC, it does offer a fun atmosphere where you can get to know many of your neighbors instead of feeling like you're only one person among thousands. I've lived here for five years now, and I still like meeting new people in town and sitting on ...Read More one of the benches to observe the beautiful surroundings that are offered. One of my favorite places to spend the day is Clayton Community Park. There are shelters where you can enjoy a picnic as well as a few walking trails.

Clayton is probably best known for the wine companies that are in the town. Deep River Brewing Company offers tours during the week and produces delicious beverages. Wine on Main is a favorite place to visit as well. This is where I enjoy going for a glass of wine after a long day or when I want to meet a few friends. There aren't many convenience stores, but the Clayton General Store does offer just about everything you might need for the home and in an environment that isn't too crowded. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Clayton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sam's Branch Greenway
      Legend Park
      Clayton River Walk
      Clayton Municipal Park
      All-Star Park
      Horne Square
      Clayton Town Square
      Clayton Town Square

      Entertainment

      Rainbow Lanes
      Amphitheatre
      Academy Of Music And Vocal ARts
      Tinks and Tots Blocks

      Food & Drink

      First Street Tavern
      Primo Pizza
      Jones Cafe
      Corked & UnTapped
      Last Resort
      Domino's
      Burger King
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Clayton? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Clayton.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Clayton? The cost of living in Clayton is 102/100 - which is 9% higher than North Carolina.
      Clayton
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Clayton? Clayton crime rates are 1,348, which are 45% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,348 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Clayton? The median income in Clayton is $61,954 which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $61,95412% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,0354% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Clayton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Horizon Family Medicine
      Carolina Dermatology and Endocrinology PA
      Springbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
      Duke Health Center of Clayton
      Raleigh Radiology Clayton
      Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Center
      UNC Urgent Care at Clayton
      Johnston UNC Health Care Clayton

      Pharmacies

      Realo Discount Drugs
      Beddingfield Drugs

      Doctors

      Dr Ali Sleep Lab
      Growing Child Pediatrics
      Chiropractic Partners of Clayton
      Jeffers, Mann and Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A.
      RMG Gastroenterology-Clayton
      Clayton Medical Associates PA
      Clayton Endodontics
      Quintessential Wellness, LLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Clayton home prices? Clayton home prices are $200,700 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $200,7009% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06012% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Clayton have good schools? The Clayton graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Clayton a good place to live? Clayton has an overall rating of 71% from 44 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      44 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      42 total surveys

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