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Clayton, Ohio

Introduction to Clayton, Ohio

Clayton, Ohio is 11 miles NW of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 48 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Montgomery County. The city is part of the Dayton - Springfield metro area. The population of Clayton is 13,347.

Clayton History

Clayton was originally incorporated on January 1, 1998, as a village. In the same year, a 15 member Charter Commission was elected, and they framed a Charter for the City of Clayton. The area was reincorporated as a city on December 31, 1998, by the Ohio Secretary of State. The City Charter was approved in May 1999 and became effective on January 1, 2000.

Clayton and nearby Attractions

  • Englewood MetroPark
  • Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm
  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
  • Sycamore State Park

Things To Do In Clayton

You can visit the Clayton United Methodist Church and Salem Church during your leisure hours. The city offers several scenic landscapes where you can enjoy family picnics. Clayton also offers several playgrounds and athletic fields. The Rankin House State Memorial and Brookville Historical Society's Spitler House and Museum are nearby. You can also enjoy shopping at the Courtyard Dayton South Mall.

Clayton Transportation

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Clayton Higher Education

Wright State University - Main Campus, Wittenberg University, University of Dayton, and Sinclair Community College are among the institutes that offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Clayton Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Clayton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Clayton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Clayton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Clayton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Clayton, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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