Blended score for ZIP 27527'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).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

10 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks1

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.

Elementary

East Clayton Elementary

1.55 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

Archer Lodge Middle

3.3 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.7

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,227
Student:teacher ratio: 19.2:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

High

Corinth Holders High

5.23 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: 2,140
Student:teacher ratio: 19.5:1
District: Johnston County Public Schools

Commute from Clayton

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.

82°F

Clear

Cities near 27527

Clayton · all of Clayton Garner · 9.3 mi Smithfield · 9.4 mi Wendell · 9.9 mi Knightdale · 10.8 mi Zebulon · 14.9 mi Willow Springs · 16.2 mi

ZIP codes near 27527

27520 (Clayton) · 5.4 mi 27591 (Wendell) · 8.4 mi 27577 (Smithfield) · 10 mi 27545 (Knightdale) · 10.9 mi 27529 (Garner) · 12 mi 27597 (Zebulon) · 12.7 mi 27610 (Raleigh) · 13.2 mi 27604 (Raleigh) · 15.5 mi

ZIP 27527 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27527 right now?+

There are currently 310 active listings in ZIP 27527, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27527?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27527 is $399,900. Homes are spending an average of 97 days on market.

Is ZIP 27527's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27527 have fallen 0.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27527?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27527 are Flowers Plantation, Riverwood Athletic Club, Riverwood Ranch.

What schools serve ZIP 27527?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27527's center are East Clayton Elementary, Archer Lodge Middle, Corinth Holders High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27527 walkable?+

ZIP 27527's center has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27527?+

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

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