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About Clay County

Clay is a county in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 259,772 and a population density of 620, which is 85% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 1 year above the Kansas City Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Clay County has a median home value of $296,788. The average rent of $1,384 is 2% above the metro average rent and 34% below the national average rent The average household income in Clay County is $84,378 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 8% above the national average of household income.

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$296,788Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$1,384Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area

Towns of Clay County

Washington Township, MO
Pleasant Valley, MO
Kearney, MO
Kearney Township, MO
Liberty Township, MO
Birmingham, MO
Fishing River Township, MO
Liberty, MO
Missouri City, MO
Glenaire, MO
Claycomo, MO
Oakwood Park, MO
Oakwood, MO
Avondale, MO
Mosby, MO
Prathersville, MO
Oaks, MO
Oakview, MO
North Kansas City, MO
Gladstone, MO
Randolph, MO
Chouteau Township, MO
Platte Township, MO
Gallatin Township, MO
Smithville, MO
Excelsior Springs, MO
Holt, MO
Lawson, MO
Kansas City, MO
Excelsior Estates, MO
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Nearby Counties

Jackson County, MO
Clinton County, MO
Platte County, MO
Ray County, MO
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Lafayette County, MO
Leavenworth County, KS
DeKalb County, MO
Cass County, MO
Johnson County, MO
Daviess County, MO
Andrew County, MO
Atchison County, KS
Miami County, KS
Doniphan County, KS
Carroll County, MO
Douglas County, KS
Gentry County, MO
Livingston County, MO
Jefferson County, KS
Holt County, MO
Henry County, MO
Nodaway County, MO
Bates County, MO
Harrison County, MO
Franklin County, KS
Grundy County, MO
Saline County, MO
Linn County, KS
Brown County, KS
Pettis County, MO
Worth County, MO
Shawnee County, KS
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Linn County, MO
Anderson County, KS
Jackson County, KS
Chariton County, MO
Mercer County, MO
St. Clair County, MO
Osage County, KS
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Demographics

Clay County's population is made up of 53% married, 30% single, 12% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 70% of the population in Clay County.

259,772Population
2,219,865 Kansas City Metro Area
620Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
38 Median Age
37 Kansas City Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Clay County is $43,747. The Median Household Income is $84,378

$43,747Income Per Capita
$43,678 Kansas City Metro Area
$84,378Median Household Income
$79,842 Kansas City Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
9% Kansas City Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Kansas City Metro Area
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Amenities in Clay County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Clay County
$296,788Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$1,384Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Kansas City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
30%
Home Owners
70%
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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
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