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Living in Clayton
Clayton is a rural city in northern Johnson County, North Carolina. The city is home to a quaint downtown with a variety of different restaurants and antique shops. Clayton has a…
Clayton is a rural city in northern Johnson County, North Carolina. The city is home to a quaint downtown with a variety of different restaurants and antique shops. Clayton has a strong sense of community and there are plenty of annual concerts, events, and festivals for residents to get involved.
Climate & Geography
Located just outside of Raleigh, Clayton is a rural city with a tight-knit neighborly feel. Residents of Clayton can expect to see an average of over 200 sunny days a year, with short, but very cold winters.
Clayton is built on mostly rural land so there are many opportunities for outdoor activities. There’s also plenty of golf courses in the area, and many bodies of water.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
In Clayton, residents have many options to get outside and explore some of the scenery and outdoor activities that the city has to offer. Some of these include Clemmons Educational State Forest, Clayton Community Park, Main St. Community Garden, and the Clayton River Walk.
Locals love going down to Cape Fear or Paddle Creek for rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. They can also visit some of the recreational facilities and golf courses around the city.
Residents can pass the time by getting tickets for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences or Atmosphere Community Arts Center, both of these rich in history and culture. Not to mention, the city has a number of wineries and breweries accessible to all its residents.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Clayton is slightly higher than the national average and state average. Although, the median home cost is less than that of the nation. Other costs, such as groceries and transportation, are less than the national average, but the average cost for utilities is higher.
In North Carolina, Social Security benefits are not taxed, but there is an income tax at a rate of 5.49 percent. Also, residents 65 and older may qualify for certain tax exemptions on their retirement benefits. The sales tax rate in North Carolina is 4.75 percent and Clayton does add a 2 percent tax on that rate.
Health Care
There are three medical centers and hospitals near Clayton. They are Johnson Health-Smithfield, Holly Hill Hospital, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals-Raleigh Campus, each of them rank as high performing in at least one procedure by U.S News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Clayton, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Clayton has 19 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average communities consists of 265 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Clayton. The most recent communities started in Clayton include Carolina Overlook, Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation, The Walk at East Village. There are also 4 communities in Clayton that offer new construction homes, including Carolina Overlook, Evergreen at Flowers Plantation, The Walk at East Village.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Clayton. Approximately 60.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Carolina Overlook is a gated communities with 800 homes, and Evergreen at Flowers Plantation is another gated communities with 118 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Clayton stay on the market for around 290 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $459,509, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carolina Overlook average around $560,270, while homes in Evergreen at Flowers Plantation average around $432,884.
59 communities near Clayton
231 homes near Clayton
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,853 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,540 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,914 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|3,330 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,949 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,223 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,694 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,088 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,125 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,965 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,370 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,876 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,461 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,570 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,403 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,106 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,632 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,620 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,595 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,721 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,517 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,224 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,170 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,978 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|1,944 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,991 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,792 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,652 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,724 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,540 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,395 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,118 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,880 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,050 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,995 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,364 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Clayton, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Clayton has 19 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average communities consists of 265 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Clayton. The most recent communities started in Clayton include Carolina Overlook, Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation, The Walk at East Village. There are also 4 communities in Clayton that offer new construction homes, including Carolina Overlook, Evergreen at Flowers Plantation, The Walk at East Village.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Clayton. Approximately 60.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Carolina Overlook is a gated communities with 800 homes, and Evergreen at Flowers Plantation is another gated communities with 118 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Clayton stay on the market for around 290 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $459,509, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carolina Overlook average around $560,270, while homes in Evergreen at Flowers Plantation average around $432,884.
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