There are 20 independent living communities serving Clayton, North Carolina. This includes 1 community in Clayton and 19 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in North Carolina range from $20 up to $145, with a mean expense running about $54. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $19,404, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Clayton typically range from $825 per month up to $3,929 per month, with a median cost of about $2,310 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of around $27,720.
Located in Johnston County, Clayton is a mid-size city in the State of North Carolina. It is part of the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 913,040 residents, there are 54,573 within the city. The 55+ community composes about 18% of the total population.
Clayton has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000 and a median household income is $62,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.02% and the average housing price is $177,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $204,000.
Clayton has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives large amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Clayton has very low water quality, average air quality ratings, and a lower than average crime rate.