Clayton, NC vs Lakeville, MN
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
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Lakeville leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.6). Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $71,698). Lakeville leads in average commute (25 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Lakeville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 73.5 (#723) |
| Population | 30,216 | 76,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $491,340 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $129,069 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Lakeville 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
73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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