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Uplands Park, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
358 Population 5,114/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $23,147 per capita
$85,800 Home Value $97,362 Zillow
$1,229 Median Rent 39.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,757 Violent Crime/100K 5,272 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $1,229/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,757 violent crimes/100K (362% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Uplands Park, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,313
33% below
$23,147 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
70% below
Zillow: $97,362
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% above
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,757/100K
362% above
5,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Uplands Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
30%
Rent
106%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
462%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Uplands Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Uplands Park residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,147. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Uplands Park is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,362. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 39.6% 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

Uplands Park reports 1,757 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 362% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,272/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in Uplands Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Uplands Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population358
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density5,114/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$23,147
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty19.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$1,229
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$97,362
Housing Units176
Rent Burden39.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,757/100K
Property5,272/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband83.9%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Uplands Park was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.