Clayton, NC vs Clinton, MS
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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clinton
79.4
#122 nationally
Clinton leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.6). Clinton leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 31.5 min). Clinton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Clinton, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 79.4 (#122) |
| Population | 30,216 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $239,559 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $71,315 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+46.1 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Clinton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C+
79.4 Score
Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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