East Clayton, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
East Clayton is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 15,000. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How East Clayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is East Clayton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, East Clayton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. East Clayton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in East Clayton is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in East Clayton is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
East Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
East Clayton vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
East Clayton vs U.S. Average
Income: East Clayton vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,768 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $901 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 465 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $560,468 |
| 99% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,072 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 6,000 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: East Clayton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1249°N, 122.7017°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 63 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 76 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 84 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 162 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 177 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
East Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 123.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Schools in East Clayton
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Heights Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunrise Ridge Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Christian Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Latimer Road Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bibleway Chrisitian Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near East Clayton
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80's New Wave Radio | 80's, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC | 13 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC | smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 | abbotsford, punjab | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ritmo X99 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC | campus radio, student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Bonita X101 | 2000s, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| KARI-AM 550 (US) | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC | classic hits, community radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RED FM | media discussion, punjabi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| Praise 106.5 (US) | christian contemporary | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in East Clayton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIME | GENERAL MUSEUM | $28,916 | ||
| HILL HOUSE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2093696073 | ||
| SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum | ||||
| Anvil Centre | ||||
| Archery Museum | ||||
| BC Farm Museum | ||||
| Canadian Historical Railroad Association | ||||
| Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Flight | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Fort Langley | ||||
| Fort Langley CN Station | ||||
| Fraser River Discovery Centre | ||||
| Haney House | ||||
| Irving House | ||||
| Mackin Heritage House | ||||
| Maple Ridge Museum | ||||
| Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum | ||||
| Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology | ||||
| Museum of Surrey | ||||
| Museum of Surrey | ||||
| Nature House at Red Barn | ||||
| New Westminster Museum | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Art Gallery | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Museum General Store | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman | ||||
| PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives | ||||
| PoMo Museum | ||||
| Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station | ||||
| S.P.A.R.C. Museum | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| The General Store | ||||
| The Samson V Museum | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives |
Libraries in East Clayton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brookswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: Poirier Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Aldergrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: City of Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: George Mackie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Murrayville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Terry Fox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Muriel Arnason Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norma Marion Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: New Westminster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: Queensborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: Queensborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Cloverdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Guildford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Port Kells Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| WAC Bennett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| White Rock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in East Clayton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market | |||||
| Hop Loi Market and BBQ House | |||||
| Lynden Farmers Market | 4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park | 06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Poirier Street Farmer's Market | |||||
| River Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| White Rock Farmers' Market |
Hotels in East Clayton
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in East Clayton
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in East Clayton
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in East Clayton
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in East Clayton
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in East Clayton
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in East Clayton
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in East Clayton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| Boardwalk Brewery | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Camp Beer | ||||
| Central City Brewers & Distillers | ||||
| Copper Kettle Wine & Beer | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dead Frog Brewery | ||||
| Farm Country Brewing | ||||
| Five Roads Brewing | ||||
| Foamers' Folly Brewing | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Locality Brewing | ||||
| Maple Meadows Brewing | ||||
| Mariner Brewing | ||||
| Northpaw Brewing | ||||
| Patina Brewing | ||||
| Rewind Beer Co | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Ridge Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| The Beer Shack | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Patch Brewery Laity Farms | ||||
| Tinhouse Brewing | ||||
| Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room | ||||
| Train Wreck Brewing | ||||
| Twin Sails Brewery | ||||
| Twin Sails Brewery | ||||
| White Rock Beach Beer Brewery | ||||
| White Rock Beach Beer Brewery | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in East Clayton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Stadium | ||
| Stetson Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near East Clayton
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in East Clayton
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358) | MTOWER | 45 |
| 5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358) | MTOWER | 45 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
Superfund Sites Near East Clayton
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| BP CHERRY POINT REFINERY | 4519 GRANDVIEW RD | WHATCOM |
Airports Near East Clayton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | — | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in East Clayton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hillcrest Village |
Treatment Centers in East Clayton
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation | ||
| Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre | ||
| John Volken Academy | ||
| New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility | ||
| Westminster House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in East Clayton
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cloverdale Bible Way | |
| Cloverdale Baptist Church | |
| Hope Community Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About East Clayton
What is the population of East Clayton?
East Clayton has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 123.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is East Clayton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is East Clayton safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, East Clayton receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in East Clayton?
East Clayton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in East Clayton?
The unemployment rate in East Clayton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 465 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in East Clayton?
The median home value in East Clayton is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in East Clayton?
32.9% of adults in East Clayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in East Clayton?
The average commute in East Clayton is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of East Clayton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of East Clayton is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.
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