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Clayton
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
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Suburb
St. Louis

Clayton

#1 in Best Places to Live in Missouri
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Clayton is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 16,905. Clayton is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Clayton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Clayton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Clayton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Clayton are highly rated.
    About Clayton...
    Population
    16,905
    Suburb of
    St. Louis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $683,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,490
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      41.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      142.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      889.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      166.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      28%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Clayton

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $117,593
    National
    $69,021
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