At a Glance
Median Income
$102,793
$51,826 per capita
Home Value
$274,100
Zillow: $306,969
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How O'Fallon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows O'Fallon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is O'Fallon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
O'Fallon residents earn a median household income of $102,793 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,826. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in O'Fallon is $274,100 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,969. Median rent is $1,312/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
O'Fallon reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,425/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
51.3% of adults in O'Fallon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
O'Fallon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population32,139
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,033/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,793
Per Capita$51,826
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,100
Rent$1,312
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$306,969
Housing Units12,855
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,425/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary138/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation535 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
O'Fallon was founded in 1854.
The median home in O'Fallon was built in 1995.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.