How many renters in Clayton, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.0% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Clayton, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.0% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.7% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clayton
| Share of income spent on rent | Clayton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±6.5 points) | 12.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±7.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.0% (±4.8 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±4.9 points) | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.7% (±7.8 points) | 39.5% | 36.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Clayton against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Clayton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.0% (±9.3 points) | 48.4% (±1.4 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.7% (±7.8 points) | 39.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±3.0 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,289 (±$9,031) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692 (±$97) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Clayton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Clayton ranks 66 of 92 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 536 of 1,105.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Clayton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | 39.0% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Richmond Heights | 0.9 mi | 35.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| University City | 1.5 mi | 44.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.0 mi | 33.3% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 2.3 mi | 26.6% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Pagedale | 2.7 mi | 66.2% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Hanley Hills | 2.9 mi | 47.3% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellston | 2.9 mi | 51.1% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladue | 3.0 mi | 11.3% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maplewood, MO (26.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pagedale, MO (66.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Concord | 41.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 61 | St. Ann | 41.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 62 | Hillsdale | 40.9% (±24.1 points) |
| 63 | Town and Country | 40.6% (±22.1 points) |
| 64 | Marlborough | 40.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 65 | Eureka | 39.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 66 | Clayton | 39.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 67 | Kinloch | 37.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 68 | Cool Valley | 36.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 69 | Chesterfield | 36.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 70 | Richmond Heights | 35.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 71 | Wilbur Park | 35.0% (±64.7 points) |
| 72 (tie) | Brentwood | 33.3% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 92 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
Are renters in Clayton rent-burdened?
39.0% of renting households in Clayton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Clayton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clayton, MO spends 24.3% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Missouri
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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