The story of this market
The typical home in Clayton, Missouri sells for about $849,750, or $345 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.7%
MO · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Clayton, Missouri
The Clayton housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and high demand for premium properties. While median prices have seen slight year-over-year fluctuations, the city's strong economic fundamentals and top-tier school district continue to drive long-term value. Market conditions are currently stable, with a balanced pace of sales despite broader regional economic pressures.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Clayton yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 17.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The city's flagship park featuring extensive athletic facilities, an aquatic center, and scenic walking paths.
A dense, walkable district featuring high-end restaurants, boutiques, and professional offices.
Clayton is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier public schools, professionals working in the local financial and legal sectors, and downsizers looking for luxury urban living. Its combination of walkability, safety, and high-end amenities makes it a premium choice for those prioritizing quality of life and proximity to regional employment.
The Clayton School District is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in Missouri. Schools in the area are characterized by rigorous academic standards, strong community support, and high college-readiness metrics.
The city is well-connected via major regional highways and public transit, including MetroLink light rail access. Commute times are generally short due to the city's central location within the metropolitan area.
The city features an extensive park system, including Shaw Park, which offers athletic fields, swimming facilities, and walking trails. Residents also enjoy a vibrant downtown dining and shopping district that serves as a regional destination.
The rental market is characterized by high demand, particularly for luxury apartments and townhomes near the downtown core. Vacancy rates remain low due to the city's appeal to young professionals and students, with rents trending upward.
Clayton is a premier business hub in the St. Louis region, anchored by the financial, legal, and professional services sectors. The city maintains a strong economic base with high-density office employment and a stable tax revenue stream.
Clayton serves as a major employment and financial hub for the St. Louis region, hosting numerous corporate headquarters and professional service firms. Development momentum is driven by high-density mixed-use projects and ongoing infrastructure improvements in the downtown core.
Development is focused on maintaining the city's historic character while encouraging high-density, sustainable growth in the downtown area. Recent planning efforts prioritize pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and mixed-use zoning.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, with no significant special assessment districts impacting residential property taxes.
Clayton generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader St. Louis metropolitan area, benefiting from its status as a well-patrolled, affluent suburban hub. Local law enforcement maintains a high visibility, contributing to a perception of safety that supports high property values.
The city faces standard Midwestern climate risks, primarily related to severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events. Flood risk is generally localized to specific low-lying areas near regional water features, and insurance markets remain stable.
Property insurance premiums in the area are consistent with regional averages, reflecting moderate risk profiles for wind and storm damage.
Property taxes in Clayton are levied by the city, county, and the Clayton School District, with rates reflecting the high level of municipal services provided. The city utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system managed by St. Louis County, with no unique special district surcharges beyond standard school and municipal levies.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this city — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and DataUSA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.