Clayton, NC vs San Gabriel, CA
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
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 30,216 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 74 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that San Gabriel 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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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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