Clayton, NC vs Forest Park, GA
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
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 15.7). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $41,837). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (87 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 30,216 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+69.2 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Park 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
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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