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Clayton, NC

Clayton, NC.

Population: 48,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clayton, NC is $337,862 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,826/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,862

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,862
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$360,320
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$352,000
Median list price
$389,000
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
237
For-sale inventory
216
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
285
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
69

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,826/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,730/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Johnston Charter Academy, Johnston County Public Schools
Schools include
Johnston Charter Academy, Cooper Academy, Clayton High, West Clayton Elementary, Cleveland Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Carolina State University (Lot 86, Farm Unit #1) (18.3 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,733
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,079

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Peacock STOLport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Johnston Regional Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS, HOLLY HILL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, JOHNSTON HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,004
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,012
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,681

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

How it compares

ClaytonState medianUS median
Median home value$337,862$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$352,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,826/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,004$1,366$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, NC?
$337,862.
What is the median sale price in Clayton, NC?
$352,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Clayton, NC?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Clayton, NC?
Typical rent: $1,826/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clayton, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Clayton, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Clayton, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clayton, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clayton, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clayton, NC?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clayton, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clayton, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clayton, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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