Clayton, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17,282 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
83.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,898 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$799,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MO State Senate District 4, MO State House District 99, MO
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Schools

Glenridge Elem
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Meramec Elem
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Fontbonne University
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Washington University in St Louis
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Barnes Jewish Hospital
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
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