Why Live in Clayton
The city of Clayton was once a sleepy community where older Atlantans spent their golden years. Today, it’s a community that has transformed into a hip mountain enclave, attracting young families and singles. But despite its rapid changes over the last five years, Clayton hardly hustles and bustles. “It’s gotten more urban, but it hasn’t lost its Southern charm,” says Sunny Parker, a Realtor with Century 21 Results who lives nearby and sells throughout the Atlanta metro area. Parker says that neighbors know each other, and the city’s downtown district is fun, but no one parties all night. “It’s country, classy, comfortable and the location is a huge draw.” Clayton is close to both the North Carolina and South Carolina borders and about 100 miles from Atlanta. Clayton has a mix of small ranch-style homes and mountain cottages, and large New Traditional and modern homes boasting mountain views. Smaller homes range from $200,000 to about $500,000 and larger homes range from $500,000 to almost $1 million. Two and three-bedroom condos are also available, ranging from $220,000 to $400,000. One of the highlights of living in Clayton is its walkable downtown district, where Main Street is
Home Trends in Clayton, GA
On average, homes in Clayton, GA sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clayton, GA over the last 12 months is $369,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$369,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$409,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$255,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Last 12 months Home Sales
142
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%