Living in St. Clair, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Clair · Census data 2020–2024
St. Clair has 4,789 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $41,820 (41% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $157,700, the median rent is $1,011/month.
St. Clair at a glance
- Population
- 4,789
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,820State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $157,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is St. Clair a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Clair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Clair the median home value is $157,700, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
St. Clair median household income
The median household income in St. Clair is $41,820 and the income per person is $25,135. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Clair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,233
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
St. Clair demographics
- Population
- 4,789
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,034
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Clair ›
Education in St. Clair
9.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Clair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Clair
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
St. Clair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair | 4,789 | $41,820 | $157,700 | $1,011 |
| Parkway | 624 | $44,479 | $192,900 | $862 |
| Lake St. Clair | 872 | $81,397 | $227,800 | — |
| Union | 12,781 | $73,435 | $205,200 | $858 |
| Miramiguoa Park | 155 | $80,000 | $134,200 | — |
| Villa Ridge | 2,835 | $73,826 | $166,600 | $1,462 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Gray Summit | 2,991 | $65,667 | $170,500 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in St. Clair, MO?
The median household income in St. Clair is $41,820, 41% lower 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 St. Clair?
The median home value in St. Clair is $157,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Clair?
The median gross rent in St. Clair is $1,011 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is St. Clair, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in St. Clair?
The median age in St. Clair is 37.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Clair?
The average commute to work in St. Clair is 29 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Clair?
The unemployment rate in St. Clair is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Clair?
9.5% of adults in St. Clair 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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