Living in Clayton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024
Clayton has 17,380 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $123,000 (74% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $830,000, the median rent is $1,692/month.
Clayton at a glance
- Population
- 17,380
- Median age
- 30State: 39
- Median household income
- $123,000State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $830,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,692/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Clayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 260% higher than the state median.
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 $830,000, 149% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,692 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,725 a month in housing costs.
Clayton median household income
The median household income in Clayton is $123,000 and the income per person is $74,159. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,934
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.08
Clayton demographics
- Population
- 17,380
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 6,222
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›
Education in Clayton
84.9% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 50.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clayton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 10.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Clayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 17,380 | $123,000 | $830,000 | $1,692 |
| Richmond Heights | 9,153 | $94,460 | $358,700 | $1,559 |
| University City | 34,685 | $80,694 | $306,700 | $1,319 |
| Brentwood | 8,144 | $99,719 | $299,700 | $1,439 |
| Maplewood | 8,156 | $65,125 | $237,000 | $970 |
| Pagedale | 2,531 | $31,250 | $75,200 | $965 |
| Hanley Hills | 2,178 | $52,828 | $73,300 | $1,202 |
| Wellston | 1,628 | $44,957 | — | $1,005 |
| Ladue | 8,940 | $250,001 | $1,056,300 | $1,815 |
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What is the median household income in Clayton, MO?
The median household income in Clayton is $123,000, 74% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $830,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The median gross rent in Clayton is $1,692 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Clayton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 260% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clayton?
The median age in Clayton is 30 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Clayton?
The average commute to work in Clayton is 17 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?
The unemployment rate in Clayton is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clayton?
84.9% 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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