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Clayton, GA

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Population
2,089
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,933 ft
Median Home Value
$249,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$814/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Clayton

Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Georgia, Clayton offers a relaxed, scenic home base for anyone looking to slow down without feeling isolated. Its charming Main Street is full of great local restaurants, bakeries, and shops that serve as the heart of the community. Black Rock Mountain State Park sits right in your backyard, giving residents quick access to hiking, panoramic mountain views, and quiet weekend getaways. It combines the warmth of a close-knit mountain town with easy everyday living.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+99.0rating

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