ClaytonMissouri
Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, that borders the west side of the independent city of St.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Clayton
Set in the eastern part of Missouri, Clayton is a close-knit town counting 17,512 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Clayton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.51 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,977 residents per square mile.
What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,512.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Clayton
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Clayton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bayer Insectarium · Zoo
- Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum · Museum
- Saint Louis Art Museum · Museum
- Saint Louis Zoo · Zoo
- Hanley House · Museum
- Wildlife Conservation School · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clayton
- CLAYTON HIGH
- FAMILY CTR.
- GLENRIDGE ELEM.
- JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.
- MERAMEC ELEM.
- RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.
- WYDOWN MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.