In Clay, Nebraska, the median home price is $182,621; median household income is $78,986; the population is 6,095; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 16.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Clay at a glance
Population
6,095
Median Household Income
$78,986
Typical Home Value
$182,621
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
16.3
Avg Commute Time
22.1
About Clay
Clay has a population of 6,095. The median home value is $182,621, 34% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $78,986 (3% above the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Sutton, Harvard, and Clay Center.
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
18 towns, by population.
Clay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Clay?
- Clay has a population of 6,095 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Clay?
- The median home value in Clay is $182,621. 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 $78,986 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Clay in?
- Clay is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Clay?
- Clay contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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