Living in Shrewsbury, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shrewsbury · Census data 2020–2024
Shrewsbury has 6,316 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $80,757 (14% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $269,800, the median rent is $1,215/month.
Shrewsbury at a glance
- Population
- 6,316
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,757State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $269,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,215/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Shrewsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Shrewsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shrewsbury the median home value is $269,800, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Shrewsbury median household income
The median household income in Shrewsbury is $80,757 and the income per person is $50,474. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Shrewsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,261
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.97
Shrewsbury demographics
- Population
- 6,316
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 3,071
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shrewsbury ›
Education in Shrewsbury
54% of adults 25 and older in Shrewsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shrewsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Shrewsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 6,316 | $80,757 | $269,800 | $1,215 |
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | $115,227 | $387,600 | $1,650 |
| Maplewood | 8,156 | $65,125 | $237,000 | $970 |
| Brentwood | 8,144 | $99,719 | $299,700 | $1,439 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| Rock Hill | 4,693 | $95,372 | $278,700 | $1,473 |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Shrewsbury, MO?
The median household income in Shrewsbury is $80,757, 14% 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 Shrewsbury?
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $269,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Shrewsbury?
The median gross rent in Shrewsbury is $1,215 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Shrewsbury, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Shrewsbury?
The median age in Shrewsbury is 46.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Shrewsbury?
The average commute to work in Shrewsbury is 20 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shrewsbury?
The unemployment rate in Shrewsbury is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shrewsbury?
54% of adults in Shrewsbury 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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