Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 146). Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $71,698). Beverly leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 42,318 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Beverly has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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