Clayton, NC vs Forest Lake, MN
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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Forest Lake leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.6). Forest Lake leads in median household income ($91,157 vs $71,698). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 30,216 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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