Living in High Ridge, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of High Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
High Ridge has 3,714 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $70,917 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $172,200, the median rent is $983/month.
High Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 3,714
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,917State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $172,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is High Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in High Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In High Ridge the median home value is $172,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
High Ridge median household income
The median household income in High Ridge is $70,917 and the income per person is $36,709. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in High Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,678
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
High Ridge demographics
- Population
- 3,714
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 1,593
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of High Ridge ›
Education in High Ridge
18.1% of adults 25 and older in High Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in High Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
High Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ridge | 3,714 | $70,917 | $172,200 | $983 |
| Peaceful Village | 117 | $58,382 | $260,000 | $865 |
| Parkdale | 204 | $75,625 | $167,300 | — |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | $98,576 | $306,200 | $1,137 |
| Murphy | 8,285 | $72,233 | $184,700 | $1,056 |
| Scotsdale | 216 | $85,625 | $247,900 | — |
| Fenton | 4,088 | $101,000 | $374,500 | $1,622 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Eureka | 13,081 | $108,394 | $379,200 | $1,252 |
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What is the median household income in High Ridge, MO?
The median household income in High Ridge is $70,917, about the same as 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 High Ridge?
The median home value in High Ridge is $172,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in High Ridge?
The median gross rent in High Ridge is $983 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is High Ridge, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in High Ridge?
The median age in High Ridge is 51.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in High Ridge?
The average commute to work in High Ridge is 28 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in High Ridge?
The unemployment rate in High Ridge is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is High Ridge?
18.1% of adults in High Ridge 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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