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Clayton, Missouri

Introduction to Clayton, Missouri

Clayton, Missouri is located 2 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in St. Louis County. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Clayton is 12,825.

Clayton History

Clayton was organized in 1877. It was named for Ralph Clayton, who settled in the area in the 1830s and donated land for establishing the courthouse. On December 4, 1877, the city became the county seat of St. Louis County, which was founded in 1812. The first schoolhouse of Clayton was established in the early 1880s. Clayton was incorporated in February 1913 as a city. William Broadhead was elected as the first mayor of the city.

Clayton and nearby Attractions

  • St Louis Zoo
  • City Museum
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Shaw Park Aquatic Center
  • Magic House, Saint Louis Children's Museum
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Clayton

The City of Clayton offers easy access to a number of museums such as the Saint Louis Holocaust Museum, Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, and Magic House - Saint Louis Children's Museum. It is also worth taking a look around the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. One can also visit the Frank Holten State Recreation Area and Castlewood State Park. Clayton also hosts the Saint Louis Jazz and Heritage Festival every year in the month of June.

Clayton Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.

Clayton Higher Education

Washington University, Saint Louis Community College - Forest Park, and Webster University are very close to the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyClayton Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyClayton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyClayton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyClayton Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyClayton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyClayton Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 9%Clayton People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Clayton Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Clayton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clayton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime75

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