Clayton, NC vs Ormond Beach, FL
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
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.6). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $65,238).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 30,216 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+21.8 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Ormond Beach 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-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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