Clayton-Tamm is a well-known neighborhood, but locals may not recognize it by this name – many St. Louisans know the area as part of Dogtown. “There are four little neighborhoods that make up Dogtown: Clayton-Tamm, Franz Park, Hi-Pointe and Cheltenham,” says Dan Lawless, a Realtor with Wood Brothers Realty who has been selling homes in the area for over five years. “Historically speaking, Dogtown was an old phrase used to reference a mining town.” The mining industry attracted Irish immigrants to the area in the mid-19th century, laying the foundation for what would become a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of St. Louis. “It’s a very cool area to be in. The walkability is high and there’s a nice retail area. It’s the ideal spot to be if you want to be smack dab in the middle of the city,” Lawless says.
Artwork on a brick wall in Clayton-Tamm depicts their connection to the larger Dogtown.
The Clayton-Tamm neighborhood better known as Dogtown
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Vibrant retail hub along Clayton and Tamm Avenues
Clayton Avenue and Tamm Avenue intersect in the middle of the neighborhood and are home to a charming collection of local shops and restaurants. “There’s great walkability in this area. You can find a lot of cool bars, microbreweries and nightlife,” Lawless says. The retail hub features Irish pubs, barbecue joints and small coffee shops, all within walking distance of homeowners in Clayton-Tamm. Popular spots for dining include Seamus McDaniel’s, a cozy Irish pub known for its wood-paneled interior, and Hogtown Smokehouse, a casual barbecue restaurant serving smoked meats and more. Locals can also grab a drink from Heavy Riff Brewing or a sweet treat from Sugaree Baking Company. For groceries, residents are less than 3 miles from Aldi.
Clayton-Tamm residents can find many locally owned businesses right in their own neighborhood.
The entrance to Seamus McDaniels, a great example of a local Irish Pub in Clayton-Tamm.
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Celebrating Dogtown’s Irish heritage
Each St. Patrick’s Day, locals gather for the Dogtown Irish Festival. The event begins with a parade on Tamm Avenue and features traditional Irish music and cuisine from local vendors.
The St Patrick's Day parade in Dogtown is a major highlight for Clayton-Tamm.
Clayton-Tamm's Irish heritage is on full display during the Dogtown St Patrick's Day Parade
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A variety of single-family homes with modest lots
Clayton-Tamm is densely populated with single-family homes built in the first half of the 20th century. Most homes sit side-by-side on raised yards and feature walk-ups leading to small, covered front porches. Closer to Clayton and Tamm Avenues, Dogtown’s industrial history is reflected by rows of workers’ cottages. While many embrace their traditional architecture and original hardwood floors, some of undergone major renovations and feature modern appliances. Homebuyers in this area can find three-bedroom cottages for about $215,000 to $300,000. Further from these major thoroughfares, three-bedroom Craftsman Bungalows are common and start at around $180,000.
Aerial view of the Clayton-Tamm neighborhood just south of Forest Park.
This workers cottage in Clayton-Tamm has been modernized with vinyl siding.
Brick cottages with a double dormer are nestled together in Clayton-Tamm.
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Low student-teacher ratio in St. Louis
Children in the neighborhood attend the Saint Louis Public School District, which earned a C from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-6 attend Mason Elementary School, which also earned a grade of C. Older kids attend Long Middle School before moving on to Roosevelt High School, which offers students the opportunity to earn college credit with Advanced Placement courses. Both schools earned a C-minus from Niche
Long Middle School holds an overall grade of C- from Niche.
Roosevelt High School welcomes its students for another year of learning.
Mason Elementary School
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Recreational opportunities at Forest Park
While there are no green spaces in the neighborhood itself, Clayton-Tamm is nestled just below the expansive Forest Park. With tennis courts, several playgrounds, two public golf courses and over 30 miles of multi-use trails, the park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for locals to explore. The park is also home to cultural institutions such as the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum and The Muny, an outdoor amphitheater showing musical theatre performances.
Forest Park is one of the nation's largest city parks.
The colorful entrance to the St Louis Zoo located in Forest Park
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Traveling to Downtown St. Louis and beyond
Clayton-Tamm is about 6 miles west of Downtown St. Louis and is centrally located between I-64 and I-44. “You can get pretty much anywhere in the city within 10 to 15 minutes,” Lawless says. Locals can also hop on Route 59 of the St. Louis Metro Bus, which makes several stops along Clayton Avenue. For longer trips, the neighborhood is about 13 miles from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Hampton and I-44 would be the closest main artery to downtown for those living in Clayton-Tamm.
Easy access to public transportation along Clayton Rd.
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Proximity to award-winning hospital
Residents are less than 2 miles from the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, an award-winning hospital boasting a dedicated heart attack center, stroke center and a specialization in high-risk pregnancy care.
St Mary's Hospital Emergency is nearby Clayton Tamm.
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Parks in this Area
Yale Park
Forest Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
DeMun Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Tower Grove Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Turtle Park
Franz Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Berra Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
20 min drive
Bus
Manchester & Hampton Eb
Bus
Clayton & Louisville Wb
Bus
Hampton & West Park Sb
Bus
Clayton & Graham Wb
Bus
Manchester & Graham Wb
Bus
Hampton & Park Nb
Bus
Hampton & Lloyd Nb
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.02 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
6/26/2019Niche Review
I love the sense of community. It is a very young, active neighborhood and is so much fun to live in. I can walk to the zoo in 5 minutes, get on the highway in 2 minutes, and walk one block to get to bars and restaurants. The only downfall to this neighborhood is the amount of crime. I am in Dogtown and the crime is actively rising.
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2B/2B luxury apartment. Lehman Place on the Park is located in the heart of Historic Dogtown on Clayton and Tamm Ave. This is rare, new construction for the area, within walking distance to Forest Park & the St. Louis Zoo. All Lehman Place units boast bamboo wood floors, granite counter tops in kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, carpeted bedrooms, ceramic tile in kitchen and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,008
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,215
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,412
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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