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Clayton, California

Clayton is a city of 10,937 people in Contra Costa County, California, founded in 1857.

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Population10,937 -9.5% since 2019
CountyContra Costa County
Elevation394 ft 120 m
Founded1857
Land area3.8 sq mi
ZIP code94517
Nearest airportBuchanan Field Airport (CCR) 7 mi

Why visit Clayton

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 22 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Concord Pavilion and Clayton Historical Society Museum.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 41°F.

About Clayton

Clayton (formerly Clayton's and Claytonville) is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 11,585 as of the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Clayton, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do4

Concord Pavilion

Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi

2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord

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Mount Zion

Scenic view · 1.7 mi

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Seeno Hill

Scenic view · 0.9 mi

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Twin Peaks

Scenic view · 2.0 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Clayton Historical Society Museum

Museum

6101 Main Street, Clayton

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Parks, trails and playgrounds22

Oakhurst Country Club

Golf course · 0.5 mi

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Highlands Park Playground

Playground · 1.5 mi

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City of Clayton Open Space

Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi

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Clayton Community Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Clayton Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Dana Hills Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Easley Estates Park

Park

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El Molino Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Green 1

Golf course · 0.4 mi

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Highlands Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Hole 1

Golf course

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Kirkwood Park

Park · 1.4 mi

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10 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes24

Skipolini's

Restaurant · Pizza

1033 Diablo Street, Clayton

16:00-21:30

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Moresi's Chophouse

Restaurant

Tu-Su 16:00-24:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi

1536 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton Station

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Vinny's Taqueria

Cafe · Mexican

6101 Center St, Clayton

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Clayton Club Saloon

Bar and pub

6096 Main Street, Clayton

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Guadalajara Grill

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi

5446 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord

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La Veranda

Restaurant · Italian

6201 Center Street, Clayton

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The Quenched Trailer

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Coffee, Matcha, Tea, Latte, Italian Soda · 1.7 mi

1555 Kirker Pass Road, Concord

Mo-Su 07:00-13:00

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Sip 'n Sweet

Ice cream

6200 Center Street

Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00

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Curry Bowl

Restaurant · Indian · 1.6 mi

5435 Clayton Road, Clayton

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Mountain Mike's

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi

5358 Clayton Road, Concord

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Round Table Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi

5434 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Concord

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History

In 1857, the town of Clayton was laid out and founded by Joel Henry Clayton (1812–1872) and his two younger brothers. Clayton was born in Bugsworth, now Buxworth, in the United Kingdom, and emigrated to the United States in 1837. After years in other states he settled down with his wife Margaret (1820–1908) at his town at the foot of Mount Diablo, where he and his family prospered. Clayton was named after Joel Henry Clayton, although only by the flip of a coin. Joel Clayton and Charles Rhine cofounded the town, and each wanted to name it after himself. If Charles had won it would have become Rhinesville, but Joel Clayton won. Joel and his wife Margaret both died in Clayton, and were buried in Live Oak Cemetery in what is now Concord, CA.

From the History section of Clayton, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship2

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Shopping4

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries45

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Healthcare1

Map of Clayton

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 5.1 in of rainFebruary: 4.9 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 1.9 in of rainMay: 1.1 in of rainJune: 0.3 in of rainJuly: 0.0 in of rainAugust: 0.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.1 in of rainOctober: 1.2 in of rainNovember: 2.6 in of rainDecember: 5.1 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 55°FMarch: 58°FApril: 62°FMay: 68°FJune: 76°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 80°FOctober: 72°FNovember: 60°FDecember: 53°FJanuary: 42°FFebruary: 42°FMarch: 43°FApril: 44°FMay: 49°FJune: 55°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 60°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 41°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan54°F42°F5.1 in0.1 in
Feb55°F42°F4.9 in0.5 in
Mar58°F43°F3.7 in0.1 in
Apr62°F44°F1.9 in0.0 in
May68°F49°F1.1 in0.0 in
Jun76°F55°F0.3 in0.0 in
Jul82°F62°F0.0 in0.0 in
Aug83°F61°F0.0 in0.0 in
Sep80°F60°F0.1 in0.0 in
Oct72°F54°F1.2 in0.0 in
Nov60°F46°F2.6 in0.0 in
Dec53°F41°F5.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Diablo Junction (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$175,707median household income
$1,055,200median home value
$3,501median monthly rent
43.8median age
59.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
89.2%of homes are owner-occupied
35.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3417%35 to 6444%65 and over16%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.

  • 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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