Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Clay, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,463
Population
11,262
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A Syracuse suburb with a laidback atmosphere
Suburban
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Scenic
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Historic
Situated about 13 miles north of Downtown Syracuse, Clay is a scenic suburb with an idyllic atmosphere. Vast stretches of green space and tree-lined roads lend the town a peaceful feel. Residents delight in an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil locale.
Although Clay is largely residential, the town contains vibrant amenities like the Great Northern Mall in addition to a broad range of retailers and restaurants spread along Highway 31. Clay offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at numerous local parks and athletic complexes as well as the nearby Oneida Shores County Park and along the Oneida River. Access to multiple major highways makes commuting from Clay simple.
Explore the City
Belgium is bordered on one side by the Seneca River.
Belgium is inside the larger town of Clay and occupies the eastern shore of the river.
Some of the Belgium streets have many larger homes in narrow but sometimes deep lots.
Clay is home to shopping and dining options that draw people in from the smaller local area.
Oneida Shores County Park offers the best views of the lake near Rodger Corner.
Local shoppers know that Wegman's has the best selection of groceries available.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,292
Average: $117,115
Education
3,612
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,323
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Clay, NY is $1,454 for one bedroom, and $1,858 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clay has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,454/month
863 Sq Ft
House
$2,616/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Learn More About Clay
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clay, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaver Lake Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
Top Apartments in Clay
Houses for Rent in Clay
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.