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Clayton, NC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$364K1-yr changeDown1.3%

The typical home value in Clayton, NC is $364K as of September 2026, down 1.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Clayton ZIP code, the median list price is $387K and homes spend a median of 58 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Clayton, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$364K
1-yr changeMedian across Clayton ZIPs
-1.3%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Clayton
1
County
Johnston County

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12-month value trend

-1.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in Clayton over the last 12 months: $368K in Sep 2025 to $364K in Sep 2026 (-1.3%).

Sep 2025$368K

Sep 2026$364K

Median Zillow home value index across Clayton's ZIP codes.

Context

Clayton's housing market has cooled modestly over the past year. The typical home value in Clayton was $363,634 as of September 2026, down 1.3% over the past year. Sellers are adjusting expectations, with 28.8% of listings carrying a price cut in September 2026. Buyers had 463 homes for sale to choose from, and 152 new listings came on the market that month. Homes took a median of 58 days on market to sell, so well-priced properties still move, but not overnight. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the takeaway is simple: price realistically from day one and expect a longer, more negotiable process than the hot years delivered.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Clayton, NC?

Typical home value

$364K

Down1.3%YoY

Median list price

$387K

Days on market

58

Homes for sale

463

Price cuts

28.8%

New listings

152

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Clayton's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Clayton, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Clayton, NC are down 1.3% over the past year, from $368K in September 2025 to $364K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Clayton, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$363,634-1.3%
September 2025$368,495No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Clayton ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Clayton, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Clayton, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 58 days on market and 29% of listings with a price cut in the typical Clayton ZIP code, and 152 new listings against 463 active listings across Clayton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Clayton housing market forecast 2027

-0.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Clayton ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Clayton fell 1.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Clayton?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Clayton shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%), after a 1.3% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Clayton ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Clayton?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Clayton ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Clayton, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Clayton worth?

The typical home value in Clayton was $363,634 as of September 2026, down 1.3% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Clayton?

Homes in Clayton spent a median of 58 days on market as of September 2026. That is a citywide median, and your timeline will depend on price and condition.

Is the Clayton housing market favoring buyers or sellers?

Conditions lean toward buyers having more room than in recent years. In September 2026 there were 463 homes for sale, 152 new listings, and 28.8% of listings had a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Clayton, NC?

Typical home values in Clayton, NC are down 1.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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