Des Peres, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,145 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$214,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$591,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$946 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,690 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MO State Senate District 24, MO State House District 89, MO
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Schools

Westchester Elem
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Kirkwood Sr High
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Missouri Baptist University
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
Midwest Institute
4 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Des Peres Hospital
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital St Louis
3 miles, N • 5 star
Ssm St Clare Health Center
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
95 miles, NE • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
97 miles, NW • 1 star
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