Des Peres, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Des Peres, MO
At a Glance
How Des Peres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Des Peres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Des Peres a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Des Peres residents earn a median household income of $214,167 , which is 185% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $109,876. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Des Peres is $591,800 , 110% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,245. Median rent is $1,931/month, with 29.3% 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
Des Peres reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,223/100K.
Education
80.5% of adults in Des Peres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Des Peres 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 44.5 inches.