High Ridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,209 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$75,040 Median Income $34,506 per capita
$166,400 Home Value $278,791 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,040 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

High Ridge, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,040
0% below
$34,506 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
41% below
Zillow: $278,791
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How High Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
59%
Rent
95%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is High Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

High Ridge residents earn a median household income of $75,040 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,506. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in High Ridge is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,791. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 23.8% 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.

Education

12.7% of adults in High Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

High Ridge 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

Population4,209
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,040
Per Capita$34,506
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$278,791
Housing Units1,937
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation919 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in High Ridge was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (22 miles).
15.0% of the population has a disability.