St. Louis County, Missouri Housing Market
In St. Louis County, Missouri, the median home value is $276,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,209. This places St. Louis County at #744 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 within Missouri.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,535
- Establishments: 46,266
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 496
- Multi-family: 461
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 415,444 (avg $134,055)
- Outflow: 410,581 (avg $134,521)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in St. Louis County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63034 | 195.5 | +10.55% | 2025 |
| 2 | 63134 | 258.7 | +24.14% | 2025 |
| 3 | 63124 | 237.8 | +8.39% | 2025 |
| 4 | 63141 | 231.7 | +4.13% | 2025 |
| 5 | 63074 | 237.0 | +10.26% | 2025 |
| 6 | 63088 | 241.2 | +6.31% | 2025 |
| 7 | 63017 | 235.2 | +4.22% | 2025 |
| 8 | 63114 | 232.8 | +8.01% | 2025 |
| 9 | 63127 | 258.9 | +7.22% | 2025 |
| 10 | 63137 | 150.7 | +9.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | St. Louis County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $276,800 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,209 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.2% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.1 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in St. Louis County is 57.5% above the Missouri state average and 21.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,209/month is 54.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in St. Louis County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
St. Louis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.2%, compared to 73.7% in Missouri and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County | Michigan | $276,800 | $949 |
| Harris County | Texas | $276,600 | $1,401 |
| Boone County | Kentucky | $277,300 | $1,373 |
| Hernando County | Florida | $276,000 | $1,298 |
| Effingham County | Georgia | $276,000 | $1,147 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $275,600 | $1,243 | 69.5% |
| Christian County | $274,900 | $1,058 | 75.9% |
| Boone County | $272,800 | $1,088 | 57.7% |
| Cass County | $292,400 | $1,205 | 75.6% |
| Warren County | $260,400 | $995 | 80.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).