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Clayton, NY


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Clayton, New York

Clayton, New York is 82 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 168 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the village is 1,821.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 56% of adults are married.

Clayton has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $42,208. The people of Clayton can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in the village work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Clayton.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Clayton is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The village offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Clayton, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Clayton makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Clayton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Clayton Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Clayton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Clayton, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women84
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime65
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Historic Clayton

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Clayton Club (Clayton, Thousand Islands) c1902.

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Clayton Club (Clayton, Thousand Islands) c1902.

Clayton and the St. Lawrence River (from Prospect Club, Thousand Islands) c1901.

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