Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $692.01k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $12k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -2%

Clayton at a Glance

Clayton is ranked #15 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.5/5, 12th of 42 in Concord), at a typical home price of $692.01k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $12,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

Clayton Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Clayton Road, Midcentury Ranches, Downtown Access

First, the disclaimer locals always have to give: this is the Clayton neighborhood inside Concord, not the separate city of Clayton a few miles east. The name causes endless mix-ups. What you actually get is a central Concord pocket on the Clayton Road side of the city, close to downtown and the Concord BART station. Homes are classic mid-century Concord, single-story ranches on flat, walkable blocks that have held up well. The Clayton Road corridor handles the everyday shopping, and you're a quick hop from Todos Santos Plaza when you want restaurants and the Tuesday farmers market. It's a quieter, steadier read than the Monument side of town, and it lands as a sensible middle ground: central, calm streets, and easy freeway and transit access without downtown prices. Just be ready to clarify which Clayton you mean every single time you tell someone where you live.

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Clayton Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.2

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Clayton Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Clayton ranks 32nd of 42 for sunshine in Concord, though it still out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Concord
32nd of 42
Across the Bay Area
92nd percentile
Rain per year
17 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 85°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Clayton

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
El Monte Elementary PrimaryK-5
El Dorado Middle Middle6-8
Concord High High9-12
Mt. Diablo High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Clayton Home Prices

Clayton FAQs

10 answers

Is Clayton a good place to live?

Clayton ranks 15th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

Is Clayton safe?

Clayton, Concord scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in Clayton cost?

The typical home price in Clayton, Concord is $692.01k, compared with $745.06k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $12,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Clayton rising or falling?

The typical home price in Clayton, Concord is down about 2.2% over the past 12 months, at $692.01k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Clayton?

Schools serving Clayton, Concord include El Monte Elementary (2.0/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5), Concord High (2.7/5) and Mt. Diablo High (2.3/5).

What is the weather like in Clayton?

Clayton, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 32nd of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is Clayton walkable to shops and restaurants?

Clayton, Concord scores 3.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 22nd of 42 in Concord.

What is Clayton known for?

Clayton, Concord is associated with Clayton Road, Midcentury Ranches and Downtown Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).

How does Clayton compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

Clayton ranks 15th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 12th of 42 in Concord for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystyl Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in Clayton?

Clayton, Concord scores lowest on schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

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Overall Score : 4.1
Walnut Country, often called The Crossings, is Concord's classic planned communi... See Full Page
3rd
Pine Hollow, Concord
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Overall Score : 3.9
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