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Clayton, MO
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Clayton, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Clayton residents earn a median household income of $128,898 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,049. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clayton is $799,200 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,489. Median rent is $1,648/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Clayton reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
83.8% of adults in Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (149% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clayton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.