How long is the commute from Clayton, MO?
Workers who live in Clayton, MO take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
10.1% of workers walk to work.
23.4% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Clayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Clayton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±4.4 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.4% (±4.4 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Clayton, the average commute is lower than in St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clayton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Clayton ranks 93 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1056 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clayton
| Vehicles available | Clayton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±1.9 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±4.1 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±4.4 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±2.3 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Clayton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clayton
| Clayton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.4% (±4.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.3 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | 16.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Richmond Heights | 0.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| University City | 1.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Brentwood | 2.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Maplewood | 2.3 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pagedale | 2.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Hanley Hills | 2.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Wellston | 2.9 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ladue | 3.0 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ladue, MO (14.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University City, MO (21.5 minutes), Brentwood, MO (19.1 minutes), Pagedale, MO (22.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Creve Coeur | 18.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 88 | Maplewood | 18.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 89 | Richmond Heights | 17.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 90 | Beverly Hills | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 91 (tie) | Cool Valley | 17.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 91 (tie) | Huntleigh | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 93 | Clayton | 16.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 94 | Des Peres | 16.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 95 | Westwood | 15.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 96 | Glen Echo Park | 15.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 97 | Ladue | 14.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 98 | Champ | 7.5 minutes (±11.9) |
Showing 12 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clayton
How long is the average commute in Clayton?
Workers who live in Clayton, MO take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clayton without a car?
4.9% of households in Clayton have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clayton?
23.4% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Clayton worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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