Clayton, MO Overview

Serving as the county seat of St. Louis County, Clayton is home to a county courthouse and other stately government buildings that define its metropolitan atmosphere.  Nearly 80,000 professionals and government employees commute to Clayton daily.  Clayton's burgeoning business district is also home to the headquarters of many successful Fortune 500 companies.  At the same time, Clayton attracts thousands of leisure visitors to its colorful community festivities.  More than 100,000 people attend the St. Louis Art Fair in Clayton each September.  Other special events include the Taste of Clayton food festival in June, the Gallery Night receptions, the summer Farmer's Market, and the Holiday Champagne Stroll each November.  Residential housing varies throughout Clayton's comfortable residential communities that include Brentmoor Park, Davis Place, and Claverach Park.  However, most neighborhoods feature large three and four-bedroom brick homes nestled on peaceful tree-canopied streets.  The majority of these sturdy, well-kept and elegant homes are anywhere from 40 to 100 years old.  Many art galleries, boutiques, and fine restaurants that are unique to Clayton are located within walking distance from most neighborhoods.  Clayton's sprawling Shaw Park, with its diving tower, outdoor pool, and ice arena, attracts both residents and visitors.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 4%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 6,388.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.127
Households w/ Children 22%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 26%
Median Year in Residency 2.55

Housing Inventory

Clayton, MO Housing Inventory 3,232 944 2,055 3,232 944

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Clayton, MO Population Demographics

Total: 15,887

Households:5,287

Median Age: 30.25

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Clayton, MO Temperature

Weather Risk

Clayton, MO Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Clayton, MO Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Clayton, MO Highest Education Level Attained 871 175 2,986 561 233 87 4,056 871 175 2,986 561 233 87 4,056

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Clayton, MO Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $92,457)

Clayton, MO Income by dollar range 340 128 96 101 302 157 141 89 150 267 547 431 386 402 598 643 276 229

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$609
One Bedroom
$690
Two Bedroom
$896
Three Bedroom
$1,188
Four Bedroom
$1,385

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Clayton, MO Crime

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