St. Louis metro, MO relocation guide
Moving to Clayton, MO
$429,450Median listing price
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About Clayton
Clayton is the St. Louis County seat (~16,000 residents) and the region's second downtown — a dense, walkable urban-suburban mix of corporate towers condos and historic neighborhoods. It pairs Clayton schools with a genuine downtown of restaurants, the county courts complex and Shaw Park's 30+ acres.
Home prices in Clayton
The median listing price in Clayton is $429,450.
Top places in Clayton
- Downtown Clayton
- Shaw Park
- The Ritz-Carlton / Carondelet... (skip)
- Nearby Forest Park (adjacent to the east).
Commuting from Clayton
- MetroLink Blue Line: Clayton station (plus Forsyth); ride to downtown roughly ~20 minutes.
- Approximate drive downtown: ~15 minutes via I-64/US-40 or Forest Park Parkway.
Clayton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clayton, MO?
The median listing price in Clayton is $429,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clayton, MO?
MetroLink Blue Line: Clayton station (plus Forsyth); ride to downtown roughly ~20 minutes.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.