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Clayton
  • Town in Georgia
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Clayton

#16 in Best Places to Retire in Georgia
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Clayton is a town in Georgia with a population of 2,157. Clayton is in Rabun County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Clayton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Clayton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Clayton are highly rated.
    Population
    2,157
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $143,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $740
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      94.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      188.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      47.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      329.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,555.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      176.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Clayton

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,875
    National
    $69,021
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