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Clayton, Missouri

Population: 16,061
Located in St. Louis County

Clayton, Missouri

As the county seat of St. Louis County, Clayton features not only St. Louis's second most memorable skyline, but also some of the area's finest homes. Most properties in Clayton are single-family residences of two or three stories. Most of these homes were constructed between 1905 and 1930, or shortly after World War II. Architectural styles range from traditional and contemporary ranch style homes to mansions styled after English Country manor houses, as well as a few examples of Spanish architecture.

The children of the Clayton area attend schools in the Clayton school district, a district that is one of the finest in the United States.

Nearby shopping is convenient at the Galleria located off Highway 40 (I-64) and Brentwood Blvd., Plaza Frontenac located on the southwest corner of Lindbergh Blvd. and Clayton Rd. and also the Central Business District located downtown Clayton, on streets such as Forsyth Blvd., North Central Ave. and North Meramec.

This quiet, secure suburban community with an urban flair is 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 seven million square feet of prestigious office space with the vitality of one million 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 outstanding residential neighborhoods offer a choice of living styles and price ranges, and most are within walking distance of business district offices, restaurants, galleries and specialty boutiques and shops.

Clayton's bustling downtown is the region's premier business district and home to eighty Forbes and Fortune 500 headquarters and branch offices. Clayton maintains the highest commercial occupancy rates in the region.

Enriching the City's quality of life is its nationally recognized 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 private institutions including Washington University and Fontbonne College.

Clayton's community services set the standard for the region. The Parks & Recreation Department not only maintains the City's many well-manicured parks, it also conducts a multitude of athletic activities on lighted baseball, softball, sand volleyball and soccer facilities. The Center of Clayton, the City's new 124,000 square foot recreation center, offers the ultimate experience in sports, fitness, swimming, recreational, educational and lifestyle enhancing programs.

The St. Louis area's finest attractions are within a 15 minute drive of Clayton: the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium (home of the baseball Cardinals), the Edward Jones Dome (home to the St. Louis Rams), the St. Louis Art Museum, Muny Opera, St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Zoo, Powell Symphony Hall, Fox Theatre, Kiel Center and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Lambert International Airport is just 12 minutes away.

The City of Clayton. . . where everyone wants to live, work and play.

Source: ci.clayton.mo.us

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