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Clayton, NJ — ZIP 08312

Population: 8,556 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08312 (Clayton, NJ) is $341,964 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,250 after a median 34 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$341,964

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$341,964
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+47.4%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$342,690
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$388,250
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+15.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,170/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Clayton High School, Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
471
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,890
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
78,259

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Southern Cross Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL, JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,802
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,725
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
670

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08312State medianUS median
Median home value$341,964$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$388,250$555,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,802$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08312?
$341,964.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08312?
$388,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08312?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08312?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,620/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08312?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 08312 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08312?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08312?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08312?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08312?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08312 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08312?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08312?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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