Living in Fenton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fenton · Census data 2020–2024
Fenton has 4,088 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $101,000 (43% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $374,500, the median rent is $1,622/month.
Fenton at a glance
- Population
- 4,088
- Median age
- 48State: 39
- Median household income
- $101,000State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $374,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fenton the median home value is $374,500, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,122 a month in housing costs.
Fenton median household income
The median household income in Fenton is $101,000 and the income per person is $50,479. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Fenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,655
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.51
Fenton demographics
- Population
- 4,088
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 1,612
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fenton ›
Education in Fenton
49.3% of adults 25 and older in Fenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fenton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Fenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 4,088 | $101,000 | $374,500 | $1,622 |
| Sunset Hills | 9,112 | $138,144 | $523,800 | — |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Murphy | 8,285 | $72,233 | $184,700 | $1,056 |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $451,400 | $1,348 |
| Sappington | 7,367 | $77,650 | $297,600 | $1,241 |
| Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $319,600 | $1,007 |
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
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What is the median household income in Fenton, MO?
The median household income in Fenton is $101,000, 43% 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 Fenton?
The median home value in Fenton is $374,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Fenton?
The median gross rent in Fenton is $1,622 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Fenton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Fenton?
The median age in Fenton is 48 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Fenton?
The average commute to work in Fenton is 25 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fenton?
The unemployment rate in Fenton is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fenton?
49.3% of adults in Fenton 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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