St. Louis, MO
Population 293,109 · St. Louis, MO-IL MSA. Moving to or from St. Louis? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
293,109
Cost of living (RPP)
95.088
Annual avg temp
58°F
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,279 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $185,100 |
| Median gross rent | $978/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.03 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.088 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 69.921, goods 99.996, services 79.024. Source: BEA, St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
58°F
January low
25°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
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Annual precipitation 43.9". Station: ST LOUIS SCI CTR, MO US (1.5 mi away).
Jobs in the St. Louis, MO-IL
Total employment (MSA)
1,325,480
Median wage (annual)
$47,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 162,150 | $43,310 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 119,600 | $29,980 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 115,380 | $39,330 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 108,510 | $35,500 |
| Management Occupations | 94,750 | $100,940 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Springfield, IL 99 mi · 1h 57m Columbia, MO 122 mi · 2h 32m Evansville, IN 172 mi · 3h 18m Peoria, IL 176 mi · 3h 22m Springfield, MO 214 mi · 4h 5m Independence, MO 235 mi · 4h 35m Lee's Summit, MO 242 mi · 4h 41m Kansas City, MO 247 mi · 4h 48m Kansas City, KS 257 mi · 5h 1m Joliet, IL 259 mi · 4h 47m