Clayton, MO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$159 Avg asking sale price
$27 Avg asking lease rate
11,112 SF Avg unit lease size
29,432 SF Avg building size for sale
6.87% Average cap rate

Clayton's Demographic Profile

Clayton has 6,163 households and a median income of $128,283, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 18,054
# Households 6,163
Median age 31
Median household income $128,283
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,769
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clayton $180 18,220 SF 7.92%
Richmond Heights $131 23,319 SF 7.92%
Saint Louis $126 45,330 SF 14.00%
Maplewood $149 8,544 SF 7.92%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Clayton $185 9,127 SF
Richmond Heights $167 11,336 SF
University City $167 9,125 SF
Saint Louis $216 14,935 SF
Brentwood $80 28,267 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Clayton $180 46,705 SF 6.40%
Richmond Heights $189 63,026 SF 6.40%
Saint Louis $98 38,961 SF 17.67%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Clayton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Highly Visible Retail/Office User-Opp.

Saint Louis, MO 63117

  • 12,023 SF Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Clayton Plaza

Richmond Heights, MO 63117

  • 64,000 SF Office Building
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

7361 Dale Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63117

  • 15,207 SF Multifamily
  • 6.40% Cap Rate
  • $2,350,000
For Sale

7404 Bland Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63105

  • 2,500 SF Office Building
  • $599,000
For Sale

909 S Brentwood Blvd

Clayton, MO 63105

  • 36,960 SF Retail Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

1100 Louisville Ave

Saint Louis, MO 63139

  • 4,204 SF Multifamily
  • $730,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Clayton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Clayton $159 29,432 SF
Richmond Heights $149 38,782 SF
University City $100 27,596 SF
Saint Louis $145 48,762 SF
Brentwood $226 48,011 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Clayton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Clayton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Clayton 18,054 6,163 31 $128,283 2 2,769 -1%
Richmond Heights 9,102 4,465 39 $101,887 2 2,025 -1%
University City 35,346 16,243 38 $68,940 2 8,167 -1%
Saint Louis 279,287 134,014 38 $50,989 2 80,450 -5%
Brentwood 7,829 3,928 38 $90,933 2 1,405 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Clayton, MO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Clayton

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Is Clayton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Clayton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Clayton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Clayton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Clayton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Clayton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Clayton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Clayton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Clayton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Clayton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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