Fenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.4 /5.0
A Great
4,087 Population 652/sq mi density
$97,991 Median Income $47,944 per capita
$362,800 Home Value $354,312 Zillow
$1,581 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$97,991 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$362,800 home value, $1,581/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fenton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,991
30% above
$47,944 per capita
Home Value
$362,800
29% above
Zillow: $354,312
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
36% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
36% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Fenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
129%
Rent
136%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fenton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fenton residents earn a median household income of $97,991 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,944. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fenton is $362,800 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,312. Median rent is $1,581/month, with 27.9% 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 1986.

Education

46.0% of adults in Fenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fenton 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 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,087
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$97,991
Per Capita$47,944
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty1.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,800
Rent$1,581
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$354,312
Housing Units1,636
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation440 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

Fenton was founded in 1818.
The median home in Fenton was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (17 miles).
6.2% of the population has a disability.