Living in Clayton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 10,937 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $175,707 (77% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,055,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 10,937
- Median age
- 43.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $175,707State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,055,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Clayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clayton the median home value is $1,055,200, 217% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,693 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $175,707 and the income per person is $75,797. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,990
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 0.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.74
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 10,937
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 3,982
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
59.1% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 10,937 | $175,707 | $1,055,200 | $3,501 |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
| Concord | 124,035 | $108,709 | $797,600 | $2,274 |
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | $99,861 | $597,900 | $2,264 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Bay Point | 24,231 | $82,565 | $525,000 | $2,063 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, CA?
The median household income in Clayton is $175,707, 77% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clayton?
The median home value in Clayton is $1,055,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $3,501 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Clayton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 43.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 36 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
59.1% of adults in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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