ClaytonNew York
Clayton is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 5,153 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Clayton
Clayton, NY is a small town located in northern New York counting 1,689 people who proudly call it home.
Clayton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,056 residents per square mile.
What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Clayton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- St Lawrence Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton
- Cedar Point State Park reviews ★
- French Creek Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clayton
- GUARDINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- THOUSAND ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
- THOUSAND ISLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.