Living in Villa Ridge, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Villa Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Villa Ridge has 2,835 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $73,826 (4% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $166,600, the median rent is $1,462/month.
Villa Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 2,835
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,826State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $166,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,462/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Villa Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Missouri median; home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Villa Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Villa Ridge the median home value is $166,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,462 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Villa Ridge median household income
The median household income in Villa Ridge is $73,826 and the income per person is $30,236. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Villa Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,017
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.79
Villa Ridge demographics
- Population
- 2,835
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,017
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Villa Ridge ›
Education in Villa Ridge
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Villa Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Villa Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Villa Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Ridge | 2,835 | $73,826 | $166,600 | $1,462 |
| Gray Summit | 2,991 | $65,667 | $170,500 | $1,043 |
| Union | 12,781 | $73,435 | $205,200 | $858 |
| Pacific | 7,475 | $62,860 | $249,300 | $906 |
| Augusta | 285 | $103,750 | $362,500 | $1,375 |
| Lake Tekakwitha | 202 | $51,042 | $109,600 | $900 |
| Washington | 15,130 | $79,173 | $231,800 | $827 |
| Parkway | 624 | $44,479 | $192,900 | $862 |
| St. Clair | 4,789 | $41,820 | $157,700 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Villa Ridge, MO?
The median household income in Villa Ridge is $73,826, 4% 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 Villa Ridge?
The median home value in Villa Ridge is $166,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Villa Ridge?
The median gross rent in Villa Ridge is $1,462 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Villa Ridge, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Missouri median; home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Villa Ridge?
The median age in Villa Ridge is 35.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Villa Ridge?
The average commute to work in Villa Ridge is 30 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Villa Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Villa Ridge is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Villa Ridge?
16.9% of adults in Villa Ridge 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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