Blended score for Clayton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

50 / 100

Restaurants & cafes12

Grocery stores1

Parks2

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

East Clayton Elementary

1.44 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 584
Student:teacher ratio: 15.4:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Middle

Riverwood Middle

3.69 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,056
Student:teacher ratio: 17.0:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

High

Clayton High

2.43 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 1,977
Student:teacher ratio: 18.7:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Clayton's center to Downtown Raleigh.

29 min

typical drive time

19.5 mi

distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Clayton, from Smithfield, Johnston County Airport.

73°F

Cloudy

Cities near Clayton

Garner · 9.3 mi Smithfield · 9.3 mi Wendell · 9.9 mi Knightdale · 10.8 mi Zebulon · 14.9 mi Willow Springs · 16.2 mi

Clayton real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Clayton right now?+

There are currently 654 active listings in Clayton, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Clayton?+

The median list price for active listings in Clayton is $379,945. Homes are spending an average of 114 days on market.

Is Clayton's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Clayton have risen 2.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Clayton?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Clayton are Flowers Plantation, Not in a Subdivision, Riverwood Athletic Club.

What schools serve Clayton?+

The closest public schools to Clayton's center are East Clayton Elementary, Riverwood Middle, Clayton High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Clayton walkable?+

Clayton's center has a walkability score of 42 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Clayton?+

The typical drive from Clayton's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 29 minutes (19.5 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.