Living in Webster Groves, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Webster Groves · Census data 2020–2024
Webster Groves has 23,712 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $115,227 (63% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $387,600, the median rent is $1,650/month.
Webster Groves at a glance
- Population
- 23,712
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $115,227State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $387,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,650/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Webster Groves a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Webster Groves
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Webster Groves the median home value is $387,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,650 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,207 a month in housing costs.
Webster Groves median household income
The median household income in Webster Groves is $115,227 and the income per person is $69,320. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Webster Groves: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,921
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.41
Webster Groves demographics
- Population
- 23,712
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 9,446
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Webster Groves ›
Education in Webster Groves
68.8% of adults 25 and older in Webster Groves have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 34.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Webster Groves
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Webster Groves vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | $115,227 | $387,600 | $1,650 |
| Shrewsbury | 6,316 | $80,757 | $269,800 | $1,215 |
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
| Glendale | 6,114 | $170,700 | $494,000 | — |
| Rock Hill | 4,693 | $95,372 | $278,700 | $1,473 |
| Oakland | 1,562 | $114,861 | $410,700 | $2,781 |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
| Brentwood | 8,144 | $99,719 | $299,700 | $1,439 |
| Maplewood | 8,156 | $65,125 | $237,000 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Webster Groves, MO?
The median household income in Webster Groves is $115,227, 63% 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 Webster Groves?
The median home value in Webster Groves is $387,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Webster Groves?
The median gross rent in Webster Groves is $1,650 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Webster Groves, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Webster Groves?
The median age in Webster Groves is 40.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Webster Groves?
The average commute to work in Webster Groves is 19 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Webster Groves?
The unemployment rate in Webster Groves is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Webster Groves?
68.8% of adults in Webster Groves 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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