Clayton, DE

Living in Clayton

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 5
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 35
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 68
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Schools 46
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Residents

3.3k Population +644 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
81% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black36%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
62% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$197 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200951%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K25%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more5%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas9%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Clayton

United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32

Property Crime in Clayton

United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 5
Feb 36 3 7
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clayton

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding73
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Clayton, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Clayton, DE

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Green Hill
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Clayton, DE

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Wesley College
9 miles, SE
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Washington College
24 miles, W
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Wilmington University
28 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Clayton, DE

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Salem Medical Center
24 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Clayton, DE