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Clayton, California

Introduction to 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.

Clayton History

Joel Henry Clayton, along with his two brothers, laid out the foundations of city of Clayton in the year 1857. The town was named after Joel Clayton after a coin toss made him a winner against his brother Henry Norton. An initial effort to incorporate the town failed in 1960, but following a rekindling of the Clayton Revolution, the area was incorporated officially in the year 1964. With this, Clayton became the 13th city in Contra Costa County.

Clayton and nearby Attractions

  • Clayton Historical Society Museum
  • Clayton City Hall
  • Peacock Creek
  • Oakhurst Country Club
  • Clayton Park

Things To Do In Clayton

Visitors interested in the historical and cultural background of the city of Clayton can take a tour of the museums, halls and other memorial buildings. The city has some beautiful creeks like the Peacock Creek, the Donner Creek, and the Back Creek. The Oakhurst Country Club offers a range of entertainment facilities for the visitors. One can also visit the Clayton Park and the Clayton Community Ballfields with family and friends. Shoppers can browse through the numerous shops at the Clayton Station Shopping Center.

Clayton Transportation

The local airport is the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.

Clayton Higher Education

Los Medanos College is the local college.

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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