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Saint Louis, MO

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Saint Louis.

Population: 286,781 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Saint Louis, MO is $155,617 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $192,764 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,239/month. 111 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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$155,617

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$155,617
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-4.0%
5-year appreciation
+1.0%
10-year appreciation
+44.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2005)
$184,038
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
$192,764
Median list price
$189,068
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
+16.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,017
For-sale inventory
1,098
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1,146
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
375

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,239/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
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
111
Elementary schools
68
Middle schools
15
High schools
24
Charter schools
37
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
ST. LOUIS CITY, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
Schools include
VICC, VO. TECH. TUITION, GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL, CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH

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
565
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Sauget Area 2 (2 mi — proposed for listing)
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
58.9°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.8°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
10.6 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
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
339
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
172,846
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
129,064

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (0 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) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
31
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)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
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
1945
Housing built before 1970
76.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,778
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

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

Saint LouisState medianUS median
Typical home value$155,617$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$192,764$249,900$325,000
Median days on market44 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,239/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,778$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 Saint Louis, MO?
$155,617.
What is the median sale price in Saint Louis, MO?
$192,764.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint Louis, MO?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Saint Louis, MO?
Typical rent: $1,239/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint Louis, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, tornado, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Saint Louis, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 565 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint Louis, MO?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sauget Area 2, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Saint Louis, MO?
111 schools (68 elementary, 15 middle, 24 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Saint Louis, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Saint Louis, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint Louis, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Saint Louis

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