In Clayton, Georgia, the median home price is $230,715, compared with the Georgia median of $333,786; median household income is $59,806; the population is 298,924; schools rate 4.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 662.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Clayton at a glance
Population
298,924
Median Household Income
$59,806
Typical Home Value
$230,715
School District Rating
4.0
Violent Crime Rate
662.8
Avg Commute Time
31.6
About Clayton
Clayton has a population of 298,924. The median home value is $230,715, 31% below the Georgia median. Median household income is $59,806 (23% below the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Forest Park-Morrow, Jonesboro, and Riverdale.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Clayton
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Georgia
Every county in Georgia, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Georgia
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Georgia
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Georgia
- 10Best school ratingsGeorgia School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Georgia
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Georgia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Georgia
Clayton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Clayton?
- Clayton has a population of 298,924 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Clayton?
- The median home value in Clayton is $230,715. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Clayton?
- Median household income in Clayton is $59,806 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Clayton in?
- Clayton is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Clayton?
- Clayton contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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