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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.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 67% of adults are married. Clayton, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $67,250. Clayton is one of the richer cities in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Clayton can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Clayton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Clayton than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Clayton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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