Lemay, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,431 Population 4,017/sq mi density
$59,026 Median Income $28,418 per capita
$139,100 Home Value $171,036 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 23.7% 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
3.9 / 5.0
$59,026 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,100 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lemay, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,026
21% below
$28,418 per capita
Home Value
$139,100
51% below
Zillow: $171,036
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Lemay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
49%
Rent
76%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lemay 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

Lemay residents earn a median household income of $59,026 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,418. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lemay is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,036. Median rent is $879/month, with 23.7% 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 1955.

Education

19.1% of adults in Lemay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lemay has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,431
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density4,017/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,026
Per Capita$28,418
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,100
Rent$879
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$171,036
Housing Units7,144
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation466 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lemay was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (16 miles).
14.1% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.