Living in Sappington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sappington · Census data 2020–2024
Sappington has 7,367 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $77,650 (10% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $297,600, the median rent is $1,241/month.
Sappington at a glance
- Population
- 7,367
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,650State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $297,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,241/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sappington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sappington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sappington the median home value is $297,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,241 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Sappington median household income
The median household income in Sappington is $77,650 and the income per person is $45,718. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Sappington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,362
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.28
Sappington demographics
- Population
- 7,367
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 3,220
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sappington ›
Education in Sappington
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Sappington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sappington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Sappington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sappington | 7,367 | $77,650 | $297,600 | $1,241 |
| Concord | 18,368 | $89,038 | $303,600 | $1,215 |
| Green Park | 2,690 | $79,141 | $238,800 | $992 |
| Sunset Hills | 9,112 | $138,144 | $523,800 | — |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
| Lakeshire | 1,396 | $62,115 | $258,700 | $1,032 |
| Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $319,600 | $1,007 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Sappington, MO?
The median household income in Sappington is $77,650, 10% 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 Sappington?
The median home value in Sappington is $297,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Sappington?
The median gross rent in Sappington is $1,241 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Sappington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sappington?
The median age in Sappington is 41.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Sappington?
The average commute to work in Sappington is 21 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sappington?
The unemployment rate in Sappington is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sappington?
46.4% of adults in Sappington 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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