Clay is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Clay’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Clay citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 39.54% of adults in Clay have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Clay in 2022 was $47,982, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $191,928 for a family of four.
Clay is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Clay home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Clay residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Clay include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Clay is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
