Clay, AL Overview

Nestled in the low foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the recently incorporated city of Clay boasts the highest point in Jefferson County.  Flowing in the lush valleys below are the origins of the treasured Cahaba River: Turkey Creek and Five Mile Creek.  Nature tourism was the area's calling card until the 1960s, when Crystal Caverns and Cosby Lake were major attractions.  The lake is still a popular site and now features residential development around its periphery.  New-home construction is the major magnet to the Clay area today, spurred by transportation developments and natural beauty.  This lovely area has remained primarily residential, preserving its country flavor and rural charm in the face of brisk development and growth.  Deerfoot Parkway now offers a five-minute link to Interstate 59, which brought even more newcomers to the area's lake and mountain views. New schools that boast championship sports teams have sealed Clay's identity as one of region's hottest home markets. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 13%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 937.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.711
Households w/ Children 30%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 35%
Median Year in Residency 3.82

Housing Inventory

Clay, AL Housing Inventory 243 420 3,014 3,014 243 420 3,014

Market Overview

11 listings with an estimated median price of $265,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 4
$100K - 200K 1
$200K - 300K 2
$400K - 500K 3
$500K - 600K 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 4
Commercial 1
Lots and Land 6

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Clay, AL Population Demographics

Total: 9,310

Households:3,434

Median Age: 40.51

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Clay, AL Temperature

Weather Risk

Clay, AL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Clay, AL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Clay, AL Highest Education Level Attained 1,944 293 180 475 1,025 592 1,848 1,944 293 180 475 1,025 1,848

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Clay, AL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $72,064)

Clay, AL Income by dollar range 117 96 72 138 183 164 157 118 99 305 328 654 436 262 230 41 17 14

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$665
One Bedroom
$751
Two Bedroom
$866
Three Bedroom
$1,163
Four Bedroom
$1,298

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

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Clay, AL Crime

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