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St. James, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,922
Population
923/sq mi density
$50,644
Median Income
$23,711 per capita
$117,200
Home Value
$288,647 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
285 sunny days/yr
265
Violent Crime/100K
2,628 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,644 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,200
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,845
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$288,647
Median Sale Price
$135,000
Median List Price
$179,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.0%
Owner-Occupied
43.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$814/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$81
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,647 |
| Median Sale Price | $135,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $81 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $81 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,845 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |