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Clayton, MO

Founded 1877St. Louis CountyElev. 173 m
Population
17,282
Median home
$799,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Clayton

Clayton is home to roughly 17,282 residents. Clayton was founded in 1877 and sits in St. Louis County. The median age is 28.7 and the median household income is $128,898. Homes carry a median value of $799,200, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67%). Around 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,282
Median age
28.7
Median household income
$128,898
Per-capita income
$75,049
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg. commute
17.3 min
Work from home
19.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black8.8%
Asian12.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts75.7%
Sales & office14.3%
Service7.8%
Production, transportation & material moving1.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$799,200
Median gross rent
$1,648/mo
Owner-occupied
54.7%
Median year built
1953
Households
5,964
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Clayton has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CLAYTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WYDOWN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
GLENRIDGE ELEM.Elementary
MERAMEC ELEM.Elementary
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.Elementary
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.Other
FAMILY CTR.Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Clayton76
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime44% below national
Clayton1,087
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clayton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clayton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · St. Louis County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clayton is in St. Louis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clayton was founded in 1877 and sits in St. Louis County. Elevation ~173 m.

Map of Clayton
Clayton, MO
Where Clayton is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's SummitClayton
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seven Gables BuildingHaarstick-Whittemore HousesHaarstick-Whittemore HousesShanley BuildingHanley, Martin Franklin, House
Notable people from Clayton
James FranciscusNicholas WorthSamuel Pearson Goddard Jr.Cameron GellmanTessa Florio-GavilskyErnest TrovaHarvey JablonskyBill BeckmannKatherine Bernhardt
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Nearby cities
University (1 mi)Webster Groves (4 mi)St. Louis (5 mi)Creve Coeur (6 mi)Kirkwood (7 mi)Ferguson (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Clayton, MO (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clayton, Missouri.

Carlos Eugene Mayo, 53
Clayton · 63105
AKA Carlos Null Nati, Carlos E Mayo

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clayton — frequently asked

What is the population of Clayton, Missouri?
Clayton has a population of about 17,282, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clayton?
The median home value in Clayton is $799,200, and the median gross rent is $1,648/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clayton safe? What is the crime rate?
Clayton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 76 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clayton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Louis County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clayton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Clayton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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