Living in Foristell, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foristell · Census data 2020–2024
Foristell has 1,096 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $116,581 (65% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $431,700, the median rent is $883/month.
Foristell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Foristell at a glance
- Population
- 1,096
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $116,581State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $431,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Foristell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Foristell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foristell the median home value is $431,700, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,940 a month in housing costs.
Foristell median household income
The median household income in Foristell is $116,581 and the income per person is $40,133. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Foristell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.31
Foristell demographics
- Population
- 1,096
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foristell ›
Education in Foristell
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Foristell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foristell
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Foristell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foristell | 1,096 | $116,581 | $431,700 | $883 |
| Wright City | 5,240 | $80,152 | $238,800 | $894 |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | $112,394 | $331,300 | $1,345 |
| Flint Hill | 583 | $130,208 | $475,500 | $1,611 |
| Innsbrook | 843 | $150,833 | $492,400 | — |
| New Melle | 452 | $114,375 | $397,800 | — |
| Truesdale | 990 | $58,750 | $214,300 | $833 |
| Moscow Mills | 3,823 | $73,468 | $196,400 | $1,107 |
| Josephville | 664 | $107,708 | $494,600 | $852 |
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What is the median household income in Foristell, MO?
The median household income in Foristell is $116,581, 65% 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 Foristell?
The median home value in Foristell is $431,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Foristell?
The median gross rent in Foristell is $883 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Foristell, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Foristell?
The median age in Foristell is 31.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Foristell?
The average commute to work in Foristell is 33 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foristell?
The unemployment rate in Foristell is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foristell?
52.7% of adults in Foristell 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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