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Clayton is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of approximately 11,070.

Population10,937
Median Home Value$1,055,200
Median Income$172,226
Area3.84 sq mi

How Clayton Ranks

#3
Lowest Property Taxesin Contra Costa County
0.73%
#3
Best Fiscal Healthin Contra Costa County
29 / 100
#4
Safest Citiesin Contra Costa County
6.7 total crimes per 1k

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NewsJAN 25, 2026

Clayton Valley hires Nathan Kenion as next football coach

Clayton Valley hires Nathan Kenion as next football coach The Mercury News

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NewsSEP 15, 2025

3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Antioch, Clayton

3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Antioch, Clayton KTVU

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NewsJUN 05, 2025

3 injured in Clayton ATV crash, teen and 1 other in critical condition

3 injured in Clayton ATV crash, teen and 1 other in critical condition KTVU

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