Clayton, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,149,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Clayton has 34 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,149,000, typically selling in about 35 days.
Clayton Market Analysis
Buyers in Clayton, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.1M. Median pricing works out to $504 per square foot. Little has changed over the last six months, with the median price at $1.1M in July versus $1.1M in February.
It takes about 13 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Clayton, CA has 34 active listings on the market right now. 11 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from an $849,400 median for three bedroom homes to $1.5M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 76.5% of the mix, with other properties accounting for another 17.6%. Addresses here carry the 94517 ZIP code.
Clayton Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 17% over the last six months, though still 1% below a year ago, and supply sits at 3.4 months, roughly in step with demand. At the same time, 41% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.15M
↓ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.4 months of supply
Balanced Supply34 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~35 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 29% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 50% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Clayton
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
90%
Homeowners
10%
Renters
Homeownership is 34.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
3,967 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $352K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$477K)
Price Reductions
14 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.1% (~$47K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Clayton, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Clayton, CA?
The median list price in Clayton is $1,149,000 as of August 2026, based on 34 active listings.
Is Clayton a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Clayton currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 3.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Clayton?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 35 days.
Are home prices in Clayton going up or down?
The median sale price in Clayton is down about 1.5% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Clayton, CA?
There are 34 homes for sale in Clayton right now, including 3 listed within the last week.