Apartments for rent in Clayton, CA

The town of Clayton, California is home to approximately 12,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just over 41, is slightly older than other cities in California, which has an average age of 37. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 93% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,932 a month, exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs may play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Clayton has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Further, 24% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are three primary industries in Clayton: scientific, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 14% of the city's population works in management, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $144K, Clayton workers earn about $58,000 more than the average California resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 44 minutes, the commute time for Clayton residents is longer than the California average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 37% of residents, while public transportation is used by just 6% of the city. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.