Living in Ballwin, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ballwin · Census data 2020–2024
Ballwin has 31,279 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $124,626 (76% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $377,100, the median rent is $1,418/month.
Ballwin at a glance
- Population
- 31,279
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $124,626State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $377,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,418/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ballwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ballwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ballwin the median home value is $377,100, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,128 a month in housing costs.
Ballwin median household income
The median household income in Ballwin is $124,626 and the income per person is $57,442. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ballwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,563
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.59
Ballwin demographics
- Population
- 31,279
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 12,079
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ballwin ›
Education in Ballwin
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Ballwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ballwin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Ballwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $377,100 | $1,418 |
| Winchester | 1,939 | $87,917 | $216,500 | $1,557 |
| Ellisville | 10,002 | $113,309 | $366,600 | $1,538 |
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
| Clarkson Valley | 2,584 | $247,000 | $867,000 | — |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | $133,037 | $472,500 | $1,644 |
| Town and Country | 11,607 | $232,534 | $928,500 | $1,955 |
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What is the median household income in Ballwin, MO?
The median household income in Ballwin is $124,626, 76% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ballwin?
The median home value in Ballwin is $377,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ballwin?
The median gross rent in Ballwin is $1,418 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Ballwin, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Ballwin?
The median age in Ballwin is 42.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ballwin?
The average commute to work in Ballwin is 26 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ballwin?
The unemployment rate in Ballwin is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ballwin?
65.2% of adults in Ballwin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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