Living in Ladue, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladue · Census data 2020–2024
Ladue has 8,940 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $250,001 (254% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $1,056,300, the median rent is $1,815/month.
Ladue at a glance
- Population
- 8,940
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $1,056,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,815/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 88.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Ladue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 254% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 359% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ladue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladue the median home value is $1,056,300, 217% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,815 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ladue median household income
The median household income in Ladue is $250,001 and the income per person is $174,945. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ladue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,557
- Owner-occupied
- 95.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.60
Ladue demographics
- Population
- 8,940
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 3,428
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladue ›
Education in Ladue
88.1% of adults 25 and older in Ladue have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 52% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladue
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Ladue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue | 8,940 | $250,001 | $1,056,300 | $1,815 |
| Frontenac | 3,701 | $233,425 | $979,800 | — |
| Huntleigh | 366 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Warson Woods | 2,393 | $206,979 | $612,800 | — |
| Rock Hill | 4,693 | $95,372 | $278,700 | $1,473 |
| Brentwood | 8,144 | $99,719 | $299,700 | $1,439 |
| Olivette | 8,645 | $111,660 | $460,800 | $1,513 |
| Westwood | 338 | $237,500 | $1,017,900 | $2,250 |
| Crystal Lake Park | 553 | $159,554 | $627,600 | $3,111 |
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What is the median household income in Ladue, MO?
The median household income in Ladue is $250,001, 254% 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 Ladue?
The median home value in Ladue is $1,056,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ladue?
The median gross rent in Ladue is $1,815 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Ladue, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 254% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 359% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ladue?
The median age in Ladue is 50.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ladue?
The average commute to work in Ladue is 14 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladue?
The unemployment rate in Ladue is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladue?
88.1% of adults in Ladue 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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