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Des Peres
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
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Suburb
St. Louis

Des Peres

#3 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Missouri
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C minus
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Des Peres is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 9,096. Des Peres is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Des Peres offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Des Peres there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Des Peres and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Des Peres are highly rated.
    About Des Peres...
    Population
    9,096
    Suburb of
    St. Louis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $479,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,005
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      57.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      57.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      240.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,332.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      240.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      44%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Des Peres

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $194,286
    National
    $69,021
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