Arvada, CO vs Clayton, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 121,414 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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