Clayton
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About Clayton
Town in Delaware, United StatesClayton is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. Located almost entirely in Kent County, it is part of the Dover metropolitan area. The population was 3,961 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Clayton
The typical Clayton home is worth about $413,000, up 2.7% in a year, close to the Delaware typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Clayton
Safety Grade A-
Clayton reports less crime per resident than 82% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Schools in Clayton
All Clayton schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Clayton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Delaware’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within DE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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