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Crime in Clayton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clayton. Key points include:
There were 157 total crimes in Clayton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clayton is 897.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clayton is 102.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clayton is 794.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clayton is -57.67% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Clayton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clayton / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 157 | 897.1 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 102.9 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 22.9 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 68.6 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 139 | 794.2 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 102.9 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 95 | 542.8 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 148.6 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Clayton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clayton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clayton is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clayton is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Clayton is $871,222.
The median income in Clayton is $123,000.
Clayton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clayton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clayton | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 279 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clayton, MO Weather
The average high in Clayton is 65.9° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 70.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 16.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clayton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clayton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clayton
The current population in Clayton is 17,380. The population has increased 13.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,380 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 17,282 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 17,212 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 16,905 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 16,763 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 16,588 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 16,448 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 16,214 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 16,034 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 15,900 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 15,912 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 15,862 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 15,740 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 15,575 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 15,337 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clayton
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Clayton is:
66.6% White with 11,572 White residents.
8.7% African American with 1,510 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
13.3% Asian with 2,306 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 87 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 1,212 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 644 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clayton | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.6% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.7% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.3% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clayton
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Clayton is 49.4% female with 8,587 female residents.
Clayton is 50.6% male with 8,792 male residents.
| Gender | Clayton | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clayton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Clayton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Clayton completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Clayton completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Clayton completed some college.
0.0% of adults in Clayton completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Clayton completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Clayton completed master's degree.
15.0% of adults in Clayton completed professional degree.
9.0% of adults in Clayton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clayton | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 15.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clayton, Missouri
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5.2% of households in Clayton earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Clayton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Clayton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Clayton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Clayton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Clayton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Clayton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Clayton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Clayton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.1% of households in Clayton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clayton | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.1% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
