Dellwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,869 Population 4,682/sq mi density
$71,171 Median Income $31,357 per capita
$79,800 Home Value $111,982 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,171 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,800 home value, $1,116/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dellwood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,171
5% below
$31,357 per capita
Home Value
$79,800
72% below
Zillow: $111,982
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Dellwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
28%
Rent
96%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dellwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dellwood residents earn a median household income of $71,171 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,357. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dellwood is $79,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,982. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 22.6% 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 1959.

Education

22.6% of adults in Dellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dellwood has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,869
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density4,682/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,171
Per Capita$31,357
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,800
Rent$1,116
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$111,982
Housing Units2,134
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation554 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.7%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dellwood was built in 1959.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (5 miles).
15.1% of the population has a disability.