Clayton, New Jersey

About Clayton

Clayton, NJ is a close-knit town located in southwestern New Jersey, home to 9,016 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Clayton is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 7.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,273 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Clayton Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,016.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton

• Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park reviews ★
• Glassboro Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Scotland Run Arboretum · Garden reviews ★
• Scotland Run County Park reviews ★
• Scotland Run Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clayton

• Clayton High School
• Clayton Middle School
• Herma S. Simmons Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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