Clayton is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,807, an increase of 628 (+7.7%) from the 2010 census count of 8,179, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,040 (+14.6%) from the 7,139 counted in the 2000 census. Jacob Fisler purchased much of the area that is now Clayton, acquiring 6,500 acres (2,600 ha) of land after the American Revolutionary War. A settlement named Fislertown developed and grew to 36 families by 1812. A glass factory was established in Clayton in the 1850s by one of Fisler's descendants, which contributed to Fislertown's growth. What is now Clayton was formed as Clayton Township o…

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How Clayton ranks

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#38Cheapest rent in NJ #41Most conserved land in NJ #50Most affordable in NJ All NJ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code08312

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Living in Clayton

Housing in Clayton

$328K▲ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Clayton home is worth about $328,000, up 0.9% in a year, 43% below the New Jersey typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market37

Sale-to-list100.8%

Sold in May7

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Safety in Clayton

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Clayton reports less crime per resident than 73% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Clayton 0.8

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Clayton 6.7

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Clayton

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Most working residents leave Clayton for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (6%), Washington (6%) and Vineland (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Philadelphia, PA

Washington

Vineland

Glassboro

4%Work in townlive and work in Clayton 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,303Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Clayton

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

1better than NJ·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.3%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 18.7%More adults with depressionNJ 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillElmer · 7.7 mi · ER

Completecare Dental ProfessionalsGlassboro · 3.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Clayton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves

5Does Clayton flood?paid flood claims since 1980 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Clayton MapClayton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Clayton

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Clayton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 27°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 65°Summer

67° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Clayton get?About 22 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Clayton

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School Grade C

The public schools Clayton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictClayton Public School DistrictSchools4

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 715 students St. Michael the Archangel Regional SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 205 students Clayton Middle School CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 299 students Clayton High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 431 students

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 NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.