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Clayton, IN

Clayton, IN.

Population: 4,709 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clayton, IN is $335,355 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $361,450 after a median 24.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,355

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

24.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,355
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$335,355
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$361,450
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
24.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$940/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,970/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cascade Middle School, Cascade Senior High School, Mill Creek East Elementary, Little Cadets Preschool

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pike and Mulberry Streets PCE Plume (16.8 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)

Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,384
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,071

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Cooper Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, FRANCISCAN HEALTH MOORESVILLE, ASCENSION ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+760 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
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,826
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,213

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

How it compares

ClaytonState medianUS median
Median home value$335,355$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$361,450$238,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,448$1,179$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 Clayton, IN?
$335,355.
What is the median sale price in Clayton, IN?
$361,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Clayton, IN?
Median days on market: 24.5 days.
What is typical rent in Clayton, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clayton, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Clayton, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Clayton, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clayton, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clayton, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clayton, IN?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clayton, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clayton, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clayton, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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