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Clayton, NJ


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Clayton, New Jersey

Clayton, New Jersey is 12 miles N of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Gloucester county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Clayton is 7,139.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 56% of adults are married. The size of households in Clayton is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $63,097.

Political Inclinations

Among Clayton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in New Jersey. Property taxes in Clayton are low by New Jersey standards.

Commuting

In Clayton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyClayton Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Clayton Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Clayton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clayton, NJ

Comparing Clayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents610
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes39
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime52

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