Why you'd want to live in Clayton

The City of Clayton is recognized throughout the metropolitan area for an outstanding quality of life which has become its trademark. Clayton combines a bustling downtown with quiet, secure residential neighborhoods. It is a chic suburban community with urban flair. Just west of the City of St. Louis, Clayton is the hub of metropolitan St. Louis and the seat of St. Louis County. Clayton's central location and convenient access to several interstates and major arteries place it within minutes of just about anywhere in the region. While 81% of Clayton's land is dedicated to residential or park use, the City's Central Business District combines 7,000,000 square feet of prestigious office space with the vitality of 1,000,000 square feet of retail space. This safe suburban community with a sophisticated cityscape provides the best of all worlds. With a mix of stately single-family homes, condominiums and multiple-family apartments, Clayton's exceptional residential neighborhoods offer a choice of living styles and price ranges, and most are within walking distance of business districts, offices, restaurants, galleries and specialty boutiques and shops. Clayton's bustling downtown is the region's premier business district and home to Forbes and Fortune 500 headquarters and branch offices. Clayton maintains one of the highest commercial occupancy rates in the region. Enriching the City's quality of life is its award-winning public school system. The City's public school district is one of the nation's best, with 95% of its high school graduates going on to college. Clayton is also home to several stellar private institutions, including Washington University, Fontbonne University and Concordia Seminary. via claytonmo.gov