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Clayton, California

Clayton, California is 5 miles SE of Concord, California (center to center) and 20 miles NE of Oakland, California. It is in Contra Costa county. The city is part of the Oakland metro area. The population of Clayton is 10,762.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 73% of adults are married. Clayton, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $107,448. Clayton is one of the richer cities in California. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Clayton. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Clayton is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Clayton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $9,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Clayton.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Clayton than most places in California.

Commuting

In Clayton, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Clayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyClayton Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyClayton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClayton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClayton Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clayton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clayton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Clayton College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Clayton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clayton, CA

Comparing Clayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work31
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78

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