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Introduction to Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, North Carolina is 13 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Johnston County. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area and has a population of 6,973.
Clayton History
Clayton was established around 1770 by Governor Tryon's troops. The North Carolina Railroad entered the town in the late 1800s, and following the arrival of the railroad, the area became known as "Stallings' Station". Later, in 1869, it was incorporated as the Town of Clayton. The community, which was named after Senator John Clayton, became a major market for tobacco, cotton, and watermelons in the early 20th century.
Clayton and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Clayton
The Clayton Village Shopping Center is a popular shopping spot in the town. Playspace Children's Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art, and North Carolina Museum of History showcase artifacts which reflect the area's history, culture, and arts. William B. Umstead State Park, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, and J.C. Raulston Arboretum are other popular attractions in the area. The town also hosts the Harvest Festival in September every year.
Clayton Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Raleigh - Durham International Airport.
Clayton Higher Education
Colleges near Clayton are Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and Shaw University.
Clayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Clayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Clayton Hotels & Travel Clayton hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Clayton Mortgage Clayton property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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