St. Louis, MO

"The Gateway To the West" to early settlers, St. Louis has evolved from a river town on the Mississippi to a midsized, culturally rich metropolis with a myriad of things to do. Various immigrant groups have brought about distinct ethnic neighborhoods, festivals and cuisine, creating a global flair as well as growing beer industry, landing the city on our Top 10 Beer Cities list. The economy in St. Louis is largely based on biotechnology, manufacturing, tourism and transportation. Home to nine Fortune 500 companies, more than 100 parks, three major league sports teams and two major universities (St. Louis University and Washington University), St. Louis has been received accolades as Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire.

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Affordable Places To Live In St. Louis

Median Household Income

^$43,877

Median Home Value

^$141,391

Housing Affordability Index

148

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

13.20^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In St. Louis

Unemployment Rate

7.60^%

Total Businesses

12127

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

35.90^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

64.80^%

Food Scene in St. Louis

41.30^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

34.40

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

45.20^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$882.00

Love Where You Live In St. Louis

Volunteerism Rate

15.00^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

52.60^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

7.00^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

61.20

Health in St. Louis

86.80^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

14.40^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.90

25.20^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In St. Louis

Average Mortgage Amount

^$581.41

Median Rent

^$596

43.40^%

Of Homes Owned

56.60^%

Of Homes Rented

Where to Live Now

St. Louis Helps Keep Retirees Active and Healthy

Experiences & Adventures In St. Louis

8.60^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

12.10^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

10.90^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

14.30^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year