Vinita Park, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,978 Population 2,536/sq mi density
$53,355 Median Income $33,932 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $101,450 Zillow
$1,087 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
1,719 Violent Crime/100K 5,317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,355 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,719 violent crimes/100K (352% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vinita Park, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,355
29% below
$33,932 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $101,450
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,719/100K
352% above
5,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Vinita Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Rent
93%
Poverty
191%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
452%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vinita Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vinita Park residents earn a median household income of $53,355 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,932. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vinita Park is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,450. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 26.7% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Vinita Park reports 1,719 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 352% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,317/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Vinita Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vinita Park has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,978
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2,536/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,355
Per Capita$33,932
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty23.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$1,087
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$101,450
Housing Units975
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,719/100K
Property5,317/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.5%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Vinita Park was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (4 miles).
18.9% of the population has a disability.