Clayton charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,425 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,837 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,011 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
6
Flint Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
4
Flint Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Genesee Academy
<1 miles, S · 5star
Dieck Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Seymour Elementary School
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Swartz Creek High School
4 miles, S · 1.9star

Colleges

Kettering University
8 miles, E · 4.6star

Hospitals

McLaren Flint
7 miles, E · 2.3star
Hurley Medical Center
8 miles, E · 1.4star
Memorial Healthcare
16 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Bishop International Airport
7 miles, SE · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
38 miles, N · 1star