What are the schools like in Clay, PA?

School district data for Clay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clay?

The median household income in Clay, PA is $79,911 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Clay, PA?

Clay has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

Clay, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clay, PA affordable or expensive?

Clay's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clay is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clay, PA?

Crime rate data for Clay is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Clay, PA a Good Place to Live?

Clay is a small town of 1,391 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $79,911 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Clay stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clay city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Clay's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clay costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clay, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,911	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Clay is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clay, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clay sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clay, PA
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Clay, PA	National Avg
Population	1,391	—
Median Age	55.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopeland, PA 1 mi Brickerville, PA 3 mi Stevens, PA 4 mi Schoeneck, PA 4 mi Ephrata, PA 4 mi

Clay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay, PA affordable or expensive?

Clay's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clay roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $259,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Clay, PA?

Crime data for Clay is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Clay?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clay, PA a good place to live?

Clay, PA has a population of 1,391, a median household income of $79,911, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clay?

Clay averages 39.6°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Clay?

The population of Clay, Pennsylvania is 1,391 with a median age of 55.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clay?

Key numbers for living in Clay: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $259,500, median household income $79,911. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.