Ferguson, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Ferguson, MO
At a Glance
How Ferguson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferguson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ferguson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ferguson residents earn a median household income of $46,106 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,833. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ferguson is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,594. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 36.3% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Ferguson reports 712 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,521/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Ferguson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferguson 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.