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Clay
  • Suburb of Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse

Clay

    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Clay is a suburb of Syracuse with a population of 60,464. Clay is in Onondaga County. Living in Clay offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clay there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Clay and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clay are above average.
    About Clay...
    Population
    60,464
    Suburb of
    Syracuse
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,036
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
    More About Clay Residents

    Working in Clay

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,119
    National
    $69,021
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