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St. Louis
  • City in Missouri
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St. Louis

#38 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    St. Louis is a city in Missouri with a population of 302,787. St. Louis is in St. Louis City County. Living in St. Louis offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In St. Louis there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in St. Louis.
    About St. Louis...
    Population
    302,787
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $153,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $873
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,433.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      88.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      416.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      855.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,895.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,079.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in St. Louis

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,751
    National
    $69,021
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