How much do homeowners pay a month in Clayton, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Clayton, CA pay a median of $3,693 (±$125) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,243 (±$67).
75.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Clayton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,312 in 2015–2019 to $3,693 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,693 (±$125)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,243 (±$67)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 75.9%
Monthly owner costs in Clayton
| Clayton | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,693 (±$125) | $3,435 (±$32) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,243 (±$67) | $1,009 (±$18) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 75.9% (±4.0 points) | 71.1% (±0.8 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,694 (±$519) | $7,156 (±$82) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Clayton, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Contra Costa County ($3,435).
It is also higher than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Contra Costa County, Clayton ranks 20 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 201 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Clayton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,312 (±$125) | $3,693 (±$125) | +11.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,668 (±$335) | $8,694 (±$519) | +30.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $771,400 (±$23,136) | $1,055,200 (±$36,367) | +36.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Clayton
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | $3,693 (±$125) | — |
| Concord | 4.5 mi | $2,990 (±$80) | Lower |
| Pittsburg | 5.6 mi | $2,762 (±$108) | Lower |
| Walnut Creek | 6.6 mi | $3,764 (±$148) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Point | 6.6 mi | $2,048 (±$313) | Lower |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.8 mi | $3,323 (±$517) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 6.9 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Diablo | 7.0 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Alamo | 7.5 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord, CA ($2,990), Pittsburg, CA ($2,762), Bay Point, CA ($2,048).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Kensington | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Norris Canyon | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Reliez Valley | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Saranap | $4,000 or more |
| 19 | Walnut Creek | $3,764 (±$148) |
| 20 | Clayton | $3,693 (±$125) |
| 21 | Pleasant Hill | $3,627 (±$280) |
| 22 | Discovery Bay | $3,529 (±$173) |
| 23 | Knightsen | $3,450 (±$2,421) |
| 24 | Brentwood | $3,376 (±$73) |
| 25 | Hercules | $3,326 (±$199) |
| 26 | Contra Costa Centre | $3,323 (±$517) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clayton
What is the average mortgage payment in Clayton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Clayton, CA is $3,693 (±$125) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Clayton?
Owners without a mortgage in Clayton pay a median of $1,243 (±$67) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Clayton gone up?
In Clayton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $3,312 in 2015–2019 to $3,693 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Clayton city, California (place:13882, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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