Clayton, NC vs Ithaca, NY
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
Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $45,468). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,216 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+50.6 |
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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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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