About Clayton County

Clayton is a county in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. It has a population of 298,300 and a population density of 2,030, which is 95% above the national average. It has a median age of 34, which is 2 years below the Atlanta Metro median age and 5 years below the national average.


Clayton County has a median home value of $247,869, which is 35% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,773 is 9% below the metro average rent and 15% below the national average rent The average household income in Clayton County is $58,359 , which is 33% below the Metro average household income and 25% below the national average of household income.

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$247,869Median Home Value
$379,904 Atlanta Metro Area
$1,773Median Rent
$1,941 Atlanta Metro Area
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Clayton County's population is made up of 35% married, 49% single, 12% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 30%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 52% of the population in Clayton County.

298,300Population
6,305,839 Atlanta Metro Area
2,030Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
34 Median Age
36 Atlanta Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Clayton County is $27,060. The Median Household Income is $58,359

$27,060Income Per Capita
$44,803 Atlanta Metro Area
$58,359Median Household Income
$86,505 Atlanta Metro Area
17% Poverty Rate
11% Atlanta Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
4% Atlanta Metro Area
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Amenities in Clayton County
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$247,869Median Home Value
$379,904 Atlanta Metro Area
$1,773Median Rent
$1,941 Atlanta Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Atlanta Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
48%
Home Owners
52%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Lovejoy crime index is 143 which is higher than the national average.

143
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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