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Clay, NY

Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The town was named after American attorney and statesman Henry Clay. 

Clay is north of Syracuse. It is the largest town in the county, contains part of the village of North Syracuse, and is a suburb of Syracuse. It contains the major retail strip of Syracuse's northern suburbs, along New York State Route 31 (NY-31), including the currently defunct Great Northern Mall.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.8 square miles (126 km²), of which 48.0 square miles (124 km²) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) (1.60%) is water.

The northern town line is the border of Oswego County, marked by the Oneida River. The Seneca River marks the western town line. Both these rivers join into the Oswego River near the community of Three Rivers. The renovated Erie Canal follows the rivers around the border of Clay.

New York State Route 31 is an east-west highway through the town. New York State Route 481 intersects NY-31 west of Euclid.

Health and wellness are priorities in Clay, with multiple healthcare facilities and recreational opportunities available to the community. Tranquil Moments Wellness Spa provides therapeutic massages, aromatherapy, and holistic treatments aimed at reducing stress and promoting overall well-being. Fitness enthusiasts can benefit from Snap Fitness and Planet Fitness which offers 24/7 access to gym equipment, personal training sessions, and group fitness classes tailored to various fitness levels. The Three Rivers Studio hosts yoga classes that emphasize flexibility, strength, and mental clarity through different yoga styles and meditation practices. Upper Hand Chiropractic focuses on spinal health and wellness, offering chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative exercises to alleviate pain and improve mobility. Crunch Fitness and Elevate Fitness provide a non-intimidating environment with a wide range of exercise equipment and circuit training options suitable for all fitness levels. These diverse facilities and activities make Clay a thriving hub for wellness and healthy living, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Top Sites in Clay, NY: Big Dons Wild River Mini Golf, Oneida Shores County Park, Redhouse Arts Center.

Population: 60,527 (2020). ZIP Code: 13090. Area codes: 315. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Area: 48.86 sq mi (126.54 km²).

FAQs

Is Clay, NY a good place to live?

And, of course, Clay residents frequently benefit from being situated in the heart of Central New York, offering the events, attractions, resources, and amenities of adjacent Syracuse, NY (population 149,000 and ranked by Forbes as the 4th best place in the United States to raise a family with a low crime rate, excellent education, and low cost of living) -- as well as the natural beauty of the nearby Finger Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, and North Country regions.

What is the median income in Clay, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Clay households was $83,813. Clay households made slightly more than Danby households ($83,750) and Hague households ($83,750). However, 6.1% of Clay families live in poverty.

What is the crime rate in Clay, NY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Clay is safer than 68% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In New York, only on the order of 34% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Clay. If you live in Clay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 164. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Clay

Saffire

Neighborhood Scout

New York Demographics

Tranquil Moments Wellness Spa

Snap Fitness

Planet Fitness

Three Rivers Studio

Upper Hand Chiropractic

Crunch Fitness

Elevate Fitness

Big Dons Wild River Mini Golf

Oneida Shores County Park

Redhouse Arts Center

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