In Clay, Iowa, the median home price is $200,080, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $65,428; the population is 16,461; schools rate 8.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Clay at a glance
Population
16,461
Median Household Income
$65,428
Typical Home Value
$200,080
School District Rating
8.4
Violent Crime Rate
106.4
Avg Commute Time
17.8
About Clay
Clay has a population of 16,461. The median home value is $200,080, 16% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $65,428 (13% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Spencer, Lone Tree, and Clay.
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 Clay
17 towns, by population.
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Clay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Clay?
- Clay has a population of 16,461 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Clay?
- The median home value in Clay is $200,080. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Clay?
- Median household income in Clay is $65,428 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Clay in?
- Clay is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Clay?
- Clay contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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