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Clayton
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A+

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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

About Clayton...
Population
16,905

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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Clayton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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