Clayton, NC vs Wellington, 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
Wellington
66.8
#1505 nationally
Wellington leads in median household income ($105,848 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139). Wellington leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Wellington, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 66.8 (#1505) |
| Population | 30,216 | 61,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $658,872 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $105,848 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Wellington 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
66.8 Score
Wellington, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$658,872
Population
61,634
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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