What is the median household income in Clayton, CA?
The median household income in Clayton, CA is $175,707 (±$11,928) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Clayton, the median household income went from $157,768 in 2015–2019 to $175,707 in 2020–2024 (+11.4%).
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 .
- Median household income
- $175,707 (±$11,928)
- Median renter income
- $142,202 (±$63,253)
Income in Clayton against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Clayton | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $175,707 (±$11,928) | $127,229 (±$1,713) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $142,202 (±$63,253) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $182,204 (±$12,953) | $155,297 (±$2,414) | $127,456 (±$424) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clayton, median household income is higher than in Contra Costa County ($127,229).
It is also higher than in California ($99,122).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Contra Costa County, Clayton ranks 17 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 1,069.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,768 (±$7,933) | $175,707 (±$11,928) | +11.4% | Down 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 household income in places near Clayton
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | $175,707 (±$11,928) | — |
| Concord | 4.5 mi | $108,709 (±$5,322) | Lower |
| Pittsburg | 5.6 mi | $99,861 (±$5,565) | Lower |
| Walnut Creek | 6.6 mi | $130,432 (±$8,895) | Lower |
| Bay Point | 6.6 mi | $82,565 (±$5,162) | Lower |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.8 mi | $121,313 (±$26,104) | Lower |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 6.9 mi | $250,000 or more | — |
| Diablo | 7.0 mi | $248,150 (±$178,127) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 7.5 mi | $250,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord, CA ($108,709), Pittsburg, CA ($99,861), Walnut Creek, CA ($130,432).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Danville | $232,216 (±$13,793) |
| 12 | Lafayette | $228,250 (±$25,040) |
| 13 | Moraga | $216,193 (±$21,202) |
| 14 | San Ramon | $196,161 (±$11,535) |
| 15 | Acalanes Ridge | $181,094 (±$54,426) |
| 16 | Knightsen | $177,232 (±$62,477) |
| 17 | Clayton | $175,707 (±$11,928) |
| 18 | Bayview (Contra Costa County) | $162,537 (±$69,689) |
| 19 | Saranap | $157,347 (±$7,101) |
| 20 | Discovery Bay | $147,117 (±$19,754) |
| 21 | Pleasant Hill | $145,029 (±$13,104) |
| 22 | Brentwood | $142,494 (±$8,669) |
| 23 | Oakley | $137,677 (±$11,854) |
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 median household income in Clayton?
The median household income in Clayton is $175,707 (±$11,928) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Clayton kept up with inflation?
In Clayton, the median household income went from $157,768 in 2015–2019 to $175,707 in 2020–2024 (+11.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Clayton?
The median renting household in Clayton, CA earns $142,202 (±$63,253) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 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 B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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