St. Louis, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
St. Louis, MO
At a Glance
How St. Louis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Louis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Louis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Louis residents earn a median household income of $55,279 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,947. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Louis is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,121. Median rent is $978/month, with 27.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
St. Louis reports 1,373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 261% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,795/100K. The murder rate is 54.5/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in St. Louis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Louis 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.