Clayton City Property Records in Missouri
Clayton is the seat of St. Louis County and a major business and residential center, with office towers, high-end condominiums and established neighborhoods near Washington University, so its records include both commercial and luxury residential transactions.
The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, located in the county courthouse complex in Clayton, records deeds, deeds of trust and releases. The St. Louis County Department of Assessment publishes assessed values and parcel data, and the St. Louis County Collector of Revenue collects property taxes. Civil and foreclosure cases are heard by the St. Louis County Circuit Court and searchable on Missouri CaseNet. The City of Clayton Planning and Development Services issues building permits and zoning records.
Clayton Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
The Crime Rates section shows reported crime counts for Clayton. It covers violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These figures give a snapshot of the crime categories tracked for the city.
In Clayton, the data shows 0 murders, 4 robberies, and 12 assaults among reported violent crimes. Reported property crimes total 139, with 18 burglaries and 26 motor vehicle thefts recorded.
Readers can use these counts to see the level of reported crime in Clayton across each category. Because the figures reflect reported incidents, they show what was recorded for the city rather than every incident that may have occurred.
What Is the Population Profile of Clayton
Clayton's Race and Ethnicity data shows that most residents are White, at 67% (11,587 people). Asian residents make up 13% of the population (2,191 people), followed by Black residents at 9% (1,525 people). The data also includes residents of two or more races at 6% (1,065 people), Hispanic residents at 5% (783 people), Other Race at 0.68% (118 people), American Indian at 0.07% (13 people), and Pacific Islander at 0%.
Clayton, Ratings Compared Across Missouri 
The ratings cover different aspects of life in Clayton. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A+), Health & Fitness (A+), and Nightlife (A+). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (C), Housing (C), and Weather (B-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Clayton.
How Educated Is Clayton
Clayton's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (31%), Masters Degree (28%), and Doctorate (9%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Clayton's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (36%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (22%) and 2000 - Present (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Clayton's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (38%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (18%) and 1 Bedroom (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Clayton's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 18 - 24 (28%), 65 Plus (13%), and 10 - 17 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Clayton
Clayton's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $799,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,648 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Clayton's dynamic real estate landscape.