At a Glance
Median Income
$172,226
$73,228 per capita
Home Value
$1,017,300
Zillow: $1,032,746
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
516/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.8%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
7.8% smoking rate
How Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $172,226 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,228. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,474 business establishments, including 2,228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $1,017,300 , 261% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,032,746. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 516/100K.
Education
58.8% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,962
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,855/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$172,226
Per Capita$73,228
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$96,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
Housing
B
Home Value$1,017,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$1,032,746
Housing Units4,049
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property516/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.8%
Premature Death5,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation446 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute39 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Clayton was built in 1986.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.