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North County, MO

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in North County.

Population: 37,917 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North County, MO is $123,163 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $109,750 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,348/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heat wave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,163

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$123,163
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+113.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2007)
$129,007
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$109,750
Median list price
$109,900
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
-5.9%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
108
For-sale inventory
241
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
189
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
66

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,348/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
RIVERVIEW GARDENS, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, HAZELWOOD
Schools include
GIBSON ELEM., DANFORTH ELEM., GLASGOW ELEM., RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH, R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, tornado, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
268
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Jennison-Wright Corporation (4.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
125
Days with Moderate air quality
232
Highest AQI recorded (year)
738

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
265
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
106,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,719

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
39
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
45
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,472 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
67.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,936
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,292
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
957

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North CountyState medianUS median
Typical home value$123,163$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$109,750$249,900$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,348/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,936$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in North County, MO?
$123,163.
What is the median sale price in North County, MO?
$109,750.
How long do homes take to sell in North County, MO?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in North County, MO?
Typical rent: $1,348/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North County, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, tornado, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is North County, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 268 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North County, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North County, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North County, MO?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Jennison-Wright Corporation, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve North County, MO?
20 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North County, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North County, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North County, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in North County

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