Living in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dardenne Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Dardenne Prairie has 13,503 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $152,500 (116% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $432,000, the median rent is $1,444/month.
Dardenne Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 13,503
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $152,500State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $432,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,444/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Dardenne Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 88% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dardenne Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dardenne Prairie the median home value is $432,000, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,365 a month in housing costs.
Dardenne Prairie median household income
The median household income in Dardenne Prairie is $152,500 and the income per person is $59,373. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Dardenne Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,756
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.87
Dardenne Prairie demographics
- Population
- 13,503
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 4,704
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dardenne Prairie ›
Education in Dardenne Prairie
55.1% of adults 25 and older in Dardenne Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dardenne Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Dardenne Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $432,000 | $1,444 |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $326,200 | $1,443 |
| Weldon Spring Heights | 121 | $143,750 | $447,500 | — |
| Cottleville | 5,937 | $131,310 | $435,400 | $1,624 |
| Weldon Spring | 5,310 | $158,548 | $544,300 | $2,800 |
| Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | $125,693 | $405,900 | $1,588 |
| St. Peters | 59,092 | $91,637 | $269,900 | $1,321 |
| Josephville | 664 | $107,708 | $494,600 | $852 |
| St. Paul | 3,456 | $159,022 | $443,600 | $975 |
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What is the median household income in Dardenne Prairie, MO?
The median household income in Dardenne Prairie is $152,500, 116% 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 Dardenne Prairie?
The median home value in Dardenne Prairie is $432,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Dardenne Prairie?
The median gross rent in Dardenne Prairie is $1,444 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Dardenne Prairie, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 88% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Dardenne Prairie?
The median age in Dardenne Prairie is 42.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Dardenne Prairie?
The average commute to work in Dardenne Prairie is 24 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dardenne Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Dardenne Prairie is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dardenne Prairie?
55.1% of adults in Dardenne Prairie 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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