Clayton, NC vs Lee's Summit, MO
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
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $71,698). Lee's Summit leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 31.5 min). Lee's Summit leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 30,216 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+19.3 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Lee's Summit 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-
72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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