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Clayton, CA

Clayton is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 11,585 as of the 2020 census.

In 1857, the town of Clayton was laid out and founded by Joel Henry Clayton (1812–1872) and his two younger brothers. Clayton was born in Bugsworth, now Buxworth, in the United Kingdom, and emigrated to the United States in 1837. After years in other states, he settled down with his wife Margaret (1820–1908) at his town at the foot of Mount Diablo, where he and his family prospered. Clayton was named after Joel Henry Clayton, although only by the flip of a coin. Joel Clayton and Charles Rhine cofounded the town, and each wanted to name it after himself. If Charles had won it would have become Rhinesville, but Joel Clayton won. Joel and his wife Margaret both died in Clayton and were buried in Live Oak Cemetery in what is now Concord, CA.

Clayton prospered during the coal mining boom in eastern Contra Costa County. The post office opened in 1861. Following a previous incorporation attempt in 1960, Clayton incorporated in 1964 to stave off an annexation attempt in 1963 of the Cardinet Glen neighborhood by nearby Concord. After steady expansion during the 1970s to the east and west from its original boundaries, Clayton's land area more than doubled in 1987 to near its present-day boundaries with the annexations of the Dana Hills/Dana Ridge and Clayton Wood subdivisions, as well as the former Keller Ranch property that was developed during the 1990s with the Oakhurst Country Club.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), all land.

Clayton is located at the foot of Mt. Diablo.

Clayton focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Clayton Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. A popular option includes Snap Fitness Clayton. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Clayton, such as the Donner Canyon and Mitchell Creek. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Clayton, CA are Mount Diablo State Park, The Clayton Center, Clayton Community Park.

Population: 10,973 (2021). ZIP code: 94517. Elevation: 394′. Area code: 925. Incorporated: March 18, 1964. Area: 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2).
 

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Is Clayton, CA a good place to live?

Clayton is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Clayton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clayton, there are a lot of parks. Residents of Clayton tend to have moderate political views.

Is Clayton, CA expensive?

The median home price in Clayton is $467,500 with a median price per sqft of $337. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Clayton to be 192.9% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

Is Clayton, CA safe?

Clayton has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Clayton is 1 in 112. Clayton's crime rate is lower than approximately 82% of California communities.

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Clayton Recreation and Community Services Department

Snap Fitness Clayton

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Massage Therapy Center

Donner Canyon 

Mitchell Creek

Mount Diablo State Park

The Clayton Center

Clayton Community Park

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