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Clayton, CA—94517

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,060,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$165,000
14.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
30
18.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.7%
Median Rent
$4,000
2.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$3,800
7.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Clayton, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Clayton, CA is $1,060,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Clayton, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,060,000-2.3%
Single Family $1,073,000-1.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$624,000-3.0%
    3 Bed
    		$903,000-2.9%
    4 Bed
    		$1,129,000-1.5%
    5 Bed $1,319,584-0.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.3%
    1 Bedroom
    0.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    8.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    36.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.7%

    Rental Trends — Clayton, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Clayton, CA is $4,160, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Clayton, CA is 3-bedrooms: $3,920, 4-bedrooms: $4,750. The most common rental property sizes in Clayton, CA are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 48.6% and 30.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$4,000$4,160
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $3,800$3,920
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$4,750
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    30.9%

    Property Listings — Clayton, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clayton, CA is 30. This is a decrease of -18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,200,00015.0%
    Listing Count
    		34-20.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-20.0%
    Days on Market
    		30-18.0%
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    Demographics — Clayton, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, CA has a population of 12,200, which has decreased by -9.7% over the past 5 years. Clayton, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		12,200-9.7%
    % Under 18
    		21.9%-3.9%
    % Seniors
    		16.3%-4.1%
    % WFH
    		20.0%94.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		57.7%11.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clayton, CA is a predominantly white area, with 66.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Clayton, CA is hispanic, making up 12.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.3% of the population in Clayton, CA, and this percentage has increased by 31.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		66.6%-9.6%
    % Black
    		2.6%18.2%
    % Hispanic
    		12.8%18.5%
    % Asian
    		11.0%74.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		13.3%31.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Clayton, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 230 mortgage originations in Clayton, CA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Clayton, CA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		230
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Clayton, CA

    Clayton, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		23
    Total Units Section 8
    		3
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$3,300
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$4,020
    3 Bedroom$1,340$3,800$5,140
    4 Bedroom$1,610$4,500$6,110

    Affordability — Clayton, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.5
    Median Home Price$1,060,000
    Median Household Income$165,000

    Clayton, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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