Clayton, North Carolina · ZIP 27520

Clayton — ZIP 27520

Clayton (27520) scores 84/100 — Good for Clayton. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $339K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$339K

Median rent$1,839/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$339K

Median Rent

$1,839/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,975

Violent Crime

340

Property Crime

2,635

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Johnston County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cleveland High	09–12	1,889	82%	56%
Johnston Charter Academy	KG–08	677	81%	69%
Cleveland Elementary	PK–05	851	71%	65%
Swift Creek Middle	06–08	691	57%	55%
Clayton High	09–12	1,929	56%	46%
Cooper Academy	PK–05	447	49%	43%
West Clayton Elementary	PK–05	742	43%	49%
Clayton Middle	06–08	609	39%	49%
American Leadership Academy - Johnston	KG–12	2,082	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

48,662

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27520 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27520 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27520 is approximately $339K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27520 in Clayton has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.