Clayton, NC vs Hoboken, NJ
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
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 190). Clayton leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 37.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Hoboken, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 70.5 (#1097) |
| Population | 30,216 | 57,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $899,212 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $168,137 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 37.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 97 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Hoboken 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-
70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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