Located in western Johnston County, with small portions extending into Wake County, Clayton, NC, is a great place to visit and live. This Raleigh suburb has grown nearly 5% in the last five years, thanks in large part to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

Clayton, NC, is a delightful outdoors destination. As part of the Neuse River watershed, the town features a number of outstanding parks and recreation facilities. Enjoy hiking, biking, or exploring the area’s craft beverage scene on the Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail. Both the Clayton River Walk and Sam's Branch Greenway are part of larger trail networks that reach into the Raleigh and Durham area; they are also part of NC's Mountains-to-Sea Trail and the US East Coast Greenway.

If you enjoy festivals, summer concerts, outdoor movie series, and other special events throughout the year, Clayton is the home for you. The Clayton Center is home to great music, speakers, and comedians year round. Downtown Clayton is also home to many locally-owned businesses that have live music scheduled throughout the week.