Memorialjosephg, 2006
Clayton’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 466 in 1950, 13,310 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2006 and 6 maps from 1905 on.
- 1816Clayton is platted
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
13,397
2025 Census estimate · +0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$258K
+4% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
45.6
years
Jobs based here
4,789
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#260 of 987 in OH
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Clayton is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, ranked 260th of 987 in Ohio, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $93K. It also does better than most on schools: its schools rank ahead of 74% of Ohio towns. A typical home there costs about $258K, 3.6 years of the Dayton metro’s $72K median household income. Clayton’s typical journey to work is 21 minutes, below both the Ohio town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
What makes Clayton stand out
Where Clayton beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA−
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Northmont City schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary School | 2–7 | 362 |
| Northmont Middle School | 6–8 | 716 |
| Northmont High School | 7–12 | 1,369 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
0historic places
History
Platted in 1816
A long history
A history going back 210 years.
How Clayton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Clayton is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 19% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →HealthDayton Childrens Hospital 10.6 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →SafetyBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.1 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 3% conserved landBOpen →HistoryPlatted 1816; 1 notable person born hereB−Open →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →National Museum of the United States Air Force and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clayton. Close and well known come first.
13 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
Big draw37 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year13 mi MuseumNational Aviation Hall of Fame300K visitors a year
10 mi MuseumDayton Art Institute304K visitors a year
9 mi National Historical ParkDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park80K visitors a year
28 mi LandmarkMadonna of the TrailSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dayton Art Institute: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Madonna of the Trail: W. Guy Finley, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Clayton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clayton, and how to reach them.
PowerAES Ohio16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMontgomery County Water Services 2 PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Montgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP codes45415, 45322, 4531545415 58% · 45322 21% · 45315 20%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clayton.
OutdoorsB
3.4% of the land in Clayton is protected from building
5.2 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The density of trails in Clayton is 0.3 miles per square mile.
#390for trails in OH
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
3.4%
conserved · 405 of 11,830 acres
5.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Westbrook Park | 0.5 mi | 12 |
| 2. Jack Grossnickle Memorial Park | — | 6 |
| 3. Northview Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Clayton earns a B+ for schools
The Northmont City school district runs its public schools. The largest public high school is Northmont High School, with 1,369 students. Two of the 3 schools are below, and why each made the list.
74%of OH districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmont Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 716 | B− |
| Northmont High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 1,369 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Top of a very low hazard risk in Clayton: inland flooding
Since 2007, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Clayton. On expected storm and flood damage, Clayton sits below just over four fifths of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Clayton break down as 63% from inland flooding and 10% from cold waves. Federal aid has come to Clayton households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2019.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 2007
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Clayton
In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 21°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring42–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Clayton has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The median commute is under 11 miles. Clayton had 4,789 jobs in 2023, up 1,052 from 2013. Most people who work leave Clayton to do it: just 5% work in town. The share of residents in Clayton who live below the poverty line: 7%.
5%work in town
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Clayton5%
Dayton23%
Kettering4%
Englewood4%
Vandalia3%
11 mi
median commute distance
4,789
jobs based in Clayton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
Clayton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
13% of adults in Clayton smoke cigarettes; 13% report frequent physical distress. Clayton: just over four in five adults had a checkup this year.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
9 better23 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Clayton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.9% | 15.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8% |
Dayton VA Medical Center
9.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
73rd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Clayton than across Ohio
In Clayton, just over a fifth of residents are 65 or older. Here, 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 32% in Ohio as a whole. Its age of the median resident stands at 45.6 years.
45.6median age · OH 39.7
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 24% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
ClaytonOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school22%
Some college25%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Clayton | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.4% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.4% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyB
Crime per resident in Clayton is lower than in 58% of U.S. towns
Clayton’s violent crime rate comes in at 1.5 per 1,000 residents. In Clayton, the rate of thefts and burglaries is 10.2 per 1,000 residents.
58%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.2 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clayton1.5
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clayton10.2
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
58th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
53rd
percentile among OH towns
20
violent crimes reported in 2025
135
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade C+
Clayton earns a C+ for cost of living
The typical home value in Clayton is about $258,000, up 4% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home. A home in Clayton typically sold within 44 days of listing. For households in the town, the share who own their home is 82%.
$258KZillow home value
| Clayton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,070 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Clayton$258K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
44
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
+4%
value change, 1 year
19
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clayton
20pages on Clayton
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 74% of OH districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than OH on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$258K typical home · up 4% in a yearWork & commuteA−$93K median household income · 4,789 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 19% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Clayton
United Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Dayton4.7 miOhio Institute of Allied HealthCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Huber Heights9.9 mi$27,408 tuitionAir Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & ManagementUniversity or college · Public · Wright-Patterson AFB14.2 mi
About 5 of every 100 Clayton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
Clayton is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,310 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Dayton, it is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. The city was named after John Clayton, a War of 1812 veteran.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 19 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
- ZIP code
- 45315
- Area code
- 937
Clayton’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Clayton.
It grades higher overall than all 7 graded towns on its borders; Union (B+) comes closest. Harrison Township next door grades lower for schools (C− to Clayton’s B+) and higher for cost of living (B+ to C+).
EnglewoodUnionButler TownshipClay TownshipTrotwoodHarrison TownshipShilohClayton
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | #260 | A− | C+ | B | B+ | B |
| Englewood | #367 | B+ | B | C− | B+ | B |
| Union | #292 | B+ | B | B+ | B+ | C+ |
| Butler Township | #711 | C+ | C− | — | B+ | C− |
| Clay Township | #432 | B | C+ | — | A− | C+ |
| Trotwood | #971 | D | B | D | C− | D |
| Harrison Township | #876 | C− | B+ | — | C− | D |
| Shiloh | #948 | D | B | — | C− | D |
Butler Township, Clay Township, Harrison Township and Shiloh report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Clayton with a neighbor →
Questions about Clayton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clayton, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Clayton grades A− overall, better than 76% of U.S. towns and #260 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B for health, B for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Clayton, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.