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Clayton, MO

Clayton, MO.

Population: 18,875 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clayton, MO is $816,600 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,687/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$816,600

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$816,600
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+46.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$816,600
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$389,950
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
-18.1%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,687/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
CLAYTON, SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
Schools include
GLENRIDGE ELEM., MERAMEC ELEM., RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM., CLAYTON HIGH, FAMILY CTR.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Louis Airport/Hazelwood Interim Storage/Futura Coatings Co. (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
519
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
204,760
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,032

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC, GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SSM ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,472 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
70.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$9,167
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
88.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
198,247
Average weekly wage
$1,480
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
517

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClaytonState medianUS median
Median home value$816,600$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$385,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market32 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,687/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,167$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Clayton, MO?
$816,600.
What is the median sale price in Clayton, MO?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Clayton, MO?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Clayton, MO?
Typical rent: $1,687/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clayton, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Clayton, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Clayton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clayton, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clayton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clayton, MO?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clayton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clayton, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clayton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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