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Clayton County
  • County in Georgia
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Clayton County

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade D+
    2. Housing
      grade D+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade C+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade C minus
    7. Weather
      grade B
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade C

    Clayton County is located in Georgia with a population of 294,335. In Clayton County, most residents own their homes. In Clayton County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Clayton County and residents tend to be liberal.

    About

    Population
    294,335

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $136,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,100
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      268.9
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      17.5
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      37
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      235.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      987.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      4,769.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      650.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      national  11%

    Working in Clayton County

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,945
    National
    $69,021

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