In Clay, North Carolina, the median home price is $341,570; median household income is $56,971; the population is 11,610; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 162.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Clay at a glance
Population
11,610
Median Household Income
$56,971
Typical Home Value
$341,570
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
162.5
Avg Commute Time
23.2
About Clay
Clay has a population of 11,610. The median home value is $341,570, 1% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $56,971 (21% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Hayesville, Shooting Creek, and Hiawassee.
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
6 towns, by population.
Clay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Clay?
- Clay has a population of 11,610 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Clay?
- The median home value in Clay is $341,570. 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 $56,971 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Clay in?
- Clay is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Clay?
- Clay contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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