Clayton, NC vs New Iberia, LA
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
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 27.7). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 30,216 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+34.1 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that New Iberia 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
76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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