Ballwin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
30,835 Population 3,396/sq mi density
$121,170 Median Income $57,206 per capita
$353,400 Home Value $414,140 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 484 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,170 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$353,400 home value, $1,386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballwin, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,170
61% above
$57,206 per capita
Home Value
$353,400
25% above
Zillow: $414,140
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
19% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
484/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
93% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ballwin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ballwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
161%
Home Value
125%
Rent
119%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
193%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ballwin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ballwin residents earn a median household income of $121,170 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,206. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ballwin is $353,400 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,140. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Ballwin reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 484/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.

Education

65.1% of adults in Ballwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ballwin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population30,835
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density3,396/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,170
Per Capita$57,206
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$353,400
Rent$1,386
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$414,140
Housing Units12,428
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property484/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary43/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation659 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Ballwin was founded in 1804.
The median home in Ballwin was built in 1976.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (14 miles).
8.4% of the population has a disability.