Allen, TX vs Clayton, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $71,698). Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.6). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 111,620 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Allen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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