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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Clayton. Ohio.

About Clayton, OH

Clayton is a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. It is located on the northwest side of the Dayton Metro Area. Clayton is in Montgomery County. This city has a population of about 13,222.

This city is best known for being the archetype of a middle-American city, compared to a major metropolis like New York City. Clayton was one location used in the fictional novel Fountainhead by author Ayn Rand. The protagonist in the novel, an architect, gets a contract to build a five-story department store in Clayton as the fictionalized rendition of the perfect American suburb.

Here are some interesting things about living in Clayton.

What to do in Clayton, OH

Here is a sampling of Clayton’s amenities and attractions:

• Shopping: In real life, you may want to make a trip to the Talmadge Road Mercantile to enjoy shopping for “primitives.” Primitives are merchandise like bees’ wax candles, and household items that might have been sold in a store like this a century ago.
• Destination: Just a bit south of Clayton is Sycamore State Park. Camping is available at the state park, and you are welcome to bring your horses to ride on the trails that cover 2,384 acres. There is a pond for small boats and fishing. The park also has nice areas for winter sports. Hunting is allowed in certain park areas during the hunting season.
• Features: The Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm is a restored historic mansion. It is in an area that is a lovely place for birdwatching. Enjoy a pleasant stroll in the Aullwood Garden. Take a short trip north, and you can enjoy a wine tasting at the Old Mason Winery in West Milton.

Working in Clayton, OH

The Clayton local economy depends on educational services, health care, and technology. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This rate is higher than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%. The median household income is $78,762 per year. The predicted annual job growth rate in Clayton is 0.7%. The average commute time is 26 minutes.

The most popular industries by jobs offered are education (11%), health care (10.3%), professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%), government (5.7%), construction (5.5%), transportation (4.9%), and hospitality/restaurants (4.5%).

Clayton, OH Neighborhoods

Clayton has many established areas with vintage homes mixed with contemporary neighborhoods of a more modern suburban style.

These three areas are the most desirable neighborhoods with the finest homes.

• City Center: Retirees love this neighborhood, which ranks higher than 88.7% of other communities in the state for retirement living. The median real estate price is $188,324, which is more expensive than 59.8% of the neighborhoods in Ohio. Most homes are medium- to large-sized with at least three bedrooms, and some have up to five. The area is peaceful and quiet, with above-average safety ratings. It is also a good choice for families with school-aged children.
• Northview: This area is a nice alternative to the City Center. The median real estate price is similar at $186,058, which is more expensive than 59.1% of the neighborhoods in Ohio. The majority of homes are 20 to 50 years old. They were built between 1970 and 1999. There are a small number of rental homes in the area, with a vacancy rate of 4.8%. Even though there are few homes available, the average rental price is only $735 per month, which is lower than 97.8% of other neighborhoods in Ohio.
• Irvington: The home prices are a bit lower in this area. The median real estate price is $172,750, which is more than 53.4% of the neighborhoods in the state. This area has single-family homes and small apartment complexes, making a mix of owners and renters. Nearly all home construction occurred before 1999, with some homes built between 1940 and 1969.

Clayton, OH School District

The public school district in Clayton is the Northmont City School District, with close to 5,000 enrolled students. There is one PK, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Each year, the school district spends around $11,479 per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18 to one. There is one private school in Clayton called the Salem Christian Academy Elementary School.

For higher education, there is the choice to attend more than 30 schools within a 50-mile radius of the Clayton suburb, including the popular University of Dayton 12 miles from Clayton.

Moving to Clayton, OH

The City of Clayton utilities guide will help you set up your new place. This guide has a full list of the utility companies serving the area.

Clayton City Parks maintains 50 acres of parks throughout the community. Favorite places for families with children are the parks of Meadowbrook, Hardscrabble, Northview, Westbrook, and the Janice Ward Community Center. There is also the Fiver Rivers MetroParks, which is an extensive recreational system in the surrounding area.

Clayton’s municipal government consists of an elected Mayor and six elected members on the City Council. They each serve a term of four years. They inform and direct the efforts of the City Manager and the Department Directors of the various city departments.

Clayton, OH Housing

The median home price in Clayton is $141,874, which has appreciated by about 30% in the past ten years and currently has an annual appreciation rate of 1.2%. The cost of living in Clayton is 2.6% lower than the average in Ohio and 14.8% lower than the national average in the United States.