Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis · MO 63110

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$293K

Median Price

34/100

Walk Score

6.5/10

Schools

9 min

to St. Louis downtown

2K

Population

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
65/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
34/100
WYLT Score60/100

Our Take

The area offers affordable housing and a short commute to downtown St. Louis, but its low walkability, car dependence, and moderate crime make it less ideal for long‑term settlement.

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The Good

  • Affordable home prices compared to median income
  • Strong public high school ratings
  • Very short commute to downtown St. Louis
  • Low flood risk

Real Talk

  • !High crime rates common in urban St. Louis
  • !Limited walkability means a car is essential
  • !Noise and traffic from downtown nearby
  • !Older housing stock may require repairs
  • $Parking fees in nearby commercial areas
  • $Higher property taxes in the city
  • $Maintenance costs for older homes

Best For

young professionalscommutersstudentssmall families

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Saint Louis, MO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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