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Northwoods
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
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Suburb
St. Louis

Northwoods

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Northwoods is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 3,738. Northwoods is in St. Louis County. Living in Northwoods offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northwoods there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Northwoods and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Northwoods...
    Population
    3,738
    Suburb of
    St. Louis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $55,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $897
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      436.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      23
      6.1
    • Rape
      46
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      804.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      919.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      528.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      35%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Northwoods

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $37,143
    National
    $69,021
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