Clayton, AL36016

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$104,000
9.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$57,400
73.2% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
24
15.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$710
N/A
1-Bed Rent
$710
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$900
N/A

Property Listings — Clayton, AL

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clayton, AL is 24. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$119,00024.0%
Listing Count
523.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%23.0%
Days on Market
24-15.0%
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Demographics — Clayton, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, AL has a population of 4,360, which has decreased by -9.4% over the past 5 years. Clayton, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 7.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.7% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
4,360-9.4%
% Under 18
18.6%51.2%
% Seniors
18.4%8.9%
% WFH
6.7%509.1%
% w/ College Degree
7.0%-14.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, AL is a predominantly black area, with 49.4% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Clayton, AL is white, making up 45.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.8% of the population in Clayton, AL, and this percentage has increased by 100.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
45.9%3.4%
% Black
49.4%-4.8%
% Hispanic
0.7%-66.7%
% Asian
1.4%250.0%
% Foreign Born
1.8%100.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 19 mortgage originations in Clayton, AL, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Clayton, AL. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 21.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
19
% Conventional Loans
79.0%
% Government Loans
21.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
21.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Clayton, AL

Clayton, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
110
Total Units Section 8
71
% Rentals under Section 8
17.6%
% Occupied Section 8
80.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$50$710$660
2 BedroomN/AN/A$780
3 Bedroom$120$900$1,020
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,030

Affordability — Clayton, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.1
Median Home Price$104,000
Median Household Income$57,400

Clayton, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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