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Clay, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Clay, AL (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $198,400, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Clay houses and the broader area.
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Clay, AL is in Jefferson County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Clay and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,288, with a median household income of $86,163. Census data puts the median value of houses in Clay at $198,400.
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Market overview
Clay housing market
Clay is in Jefferson County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Clay and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,400
Population (Census ACS)
10,288
Median household income
$86,163
County price trend (2025)
2.21% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Clay market snapshot
Population
10,288
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$86,163
Median Home Value (city)
$198,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,373/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Clay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,400.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Clay has an estimated population of 10,288 and a median household income of $86,163, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Clay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Clay
County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Clay.
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Nearby communities include Pinson, Trussville, Grayson Valley, Center Point, Argo, Leeds, Irondale, Tarrant, Morris, Gardendale, Kimberly, Fultondale, Warrior, Mount Olive, Mountain Brook, Birmingham.
Pinson market data
Nearby city · ~3.3 mi
Trussville market data
Nearby city · ~3.9 mi
Grayson Valley market data
Nearby city · ~4.0 mi
Center Point market data
Nearby city · ~5.7 mi
Argo market data
Nearby city · ~5.9 mi
Leeds market data
Nearby city · ~10.6 mi
Irondale market data
Nearby city · ~11.2 mi
Tarrant market data
Nearby city · ~11.6 mi
Morris market data
Nearby city · ~11.6 mi
Gardendale market data
Nearby city · ~11.6 mi
Kimberly market data
Nearby city · ~12.3 mi
Fultondale market data
Nearby city · ~12.4 mi
Warrior market data
Nearby city · ~14.4 mi
Mount Olive market data
Nearby city · ~15.5 mi
Mountain Brook market data
Nearby city · ~15.9 mi
Birmingham market data
Nearby city · ~16.0 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Remlap (~7.7 mi), Springville (~7.8 mi), Margaret (~8.5 mi), Moody (~9.2 mi), County Line (~10.4 mi), Odenville (~10.6 mi), Trafford (~11.6 mi), Locust Fork (~12.7 mi), Dunnavant (~14.5 mi), Allgood (~15.5 mi), Hayden (~15.7 mi), Vandiver (~17.0 mi), Highland Lake (~17.3 mi), Smoke Rise (~17.7 mi), Shoal Creek (~18.4 mi), Brook Highland (~18.4 mi).
Census & home facts
Clay data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,288
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$86,163
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,373
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.21%
Census place type
city
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.28 sq mi
Census GEOID
0115256
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Clay
Schools
Jefferson County — 57 schools, 35,951 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by Jefferson County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Clay FAQ
What are houses worth in Clay, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Clay at $198,400.
How much do houses cost in Clay, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Clay, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,400. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Clay, AL?
Clay houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Clay, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Clay's population at approximately 10,288.
What's the median rent in Clay, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Clay at approximately $1,373 per month.
What is the median household income in Clay, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Clay at approximately $86,163.
Is the Clay housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Clay, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Clay's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Clay, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jefferson County for many Clay addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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