Clayton, NC vs Poughkeepsie, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 17.6). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in average commute (25 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,216 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+5.4 |
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
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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