Living in St. George, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George · Census data 2020–2024
St. George has 1,458 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $68,091 (4% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $833/month.
St. George is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. George at a glance
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,091State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. George a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. George the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
St. George median household income
The median household income in St. George is $68,091 and the income per person is $47,626. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.23
St. George demographics
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 654
- Foreign-born
- 26.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George ›
Education in St. George
33.7% of adults 25 and older in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. George
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
St. George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| Lakeshire | 1,396 | $62,115 | $258,700 | $1,032 |
| Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $152,200 | $881 |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | $1,200 |
| Green Park | 2,690 | $79,141 | $238,800 | $992 |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | $67,071 | $218,400 | $1,066 |
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
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What is the median household income in St. George, MO?
The median household income in St. George is $68,091, 4% 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. George?
The median home value in St. George is $161,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. George?
The median gross rent in St. George is $833 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is St. George, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in St. George?
The median age in St. George is 39.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. George?
The average commute to work in St. George is 26 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. George?
The unemployment rate in St. George is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. George?
33.7% of adults in St. George 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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