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Clayton, Wisconsin

village · Polk County

At a glance

370
Population
$135,700
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$342,321
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$817/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$58,750
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost2% above
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates10.6%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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