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Wentzville, MO

Wentzville, MO.

Population: 51,330 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wentzville, MO is $402,962 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,805/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,962

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$402,962
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$402,962
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
$399,900
Median list price
$409,900
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
263
For-sale inventory
187
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
238
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
84

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,805/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
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
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FRANCIS HOWELL R-III, WENTZVILLE R-IV
Schools include
FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY, DANIEL BOONE ELEM., WENTZVILLE SOUTH MIDDLE, EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH, WENTZVILLE MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Weldon Spring Former Army Ordnance Works (9.8 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,981
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,542

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Riddle's Roost Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, THOMAS H BOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SSM ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+810 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2006
Housing built before 1970
9.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
73.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,872
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
144,803
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,661

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

How it compares

WentzvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$402,962$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$399,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,805/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,872$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 Wentzville, MO?
$402,962.
What is the median sale price in Wentzville, MO?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Wentzville, MO?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Wentzville, MO?
Typical rent: $1,805/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wentzville, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Wentzville, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wentzville, MO. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wentzville, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wentzville, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wentzville, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wentzville, MO?
15 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wentzville, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wentzville, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wentzville, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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