Best Neighborhoods in St. Louis, Missouri

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$250k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
48.0%
Homeowners
34.5
Median Age
St. Louis City
County

Citywide median sale price $249,881: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

St. Louis neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

Dogtown
$230k median · 240 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Central West End
$388k median · 197 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Dutchtown
$174k median · 162 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 4/10
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Carondelet
$135k median · 96 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 5/10
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Shaw
$427k median · 91 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Benton Park
$347k median · 77 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in St. Louis

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Hyde Park$62k4/10
Carondelet$135k5/10
Dutchtown$174k4/10

All Neighborhoods in St. Louis

Hyde Park
$62k · 6 sales
Carondelet
$135k · 96 sales
Dutchtown
$174k · 162 sales
Dogtown
$230k · 240 sales
The Hill
$330k · 49 sales
Benton Park
$347k · 77 sales
Soulard
$380k · 72 sales
Central West End
$388k · 197 sales
Shaw
$427k · 91 sales
Lafayette Square
$747k · 51 sales
Compton Heights
$807k · 23 sales
Forest Park SE
$384k · not in Redfin’s list
Tower Grove
$346k · not in Redfin’s list
Fenton
$324k · not in Redfin’s list
Midtown
$272k · not in Redfin’s list
Ferguson
$236k · not in Redfin’s list
Old North St Louis
$225k · not in Redfin’s list
Florissant
$216k · not in Redfin’s list

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s St. Louis neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Arnold
$295k · not in Redfin’s list
Ballwin
$428k · not in Redfin’s list
Brentwood
$442k · not in Redfin’s list
Chesterfield
$560k · not in Redfin’s list
Clayton
$649k · not in Redfin’s list
Creve Coeur
$531k · not in Redfin’s list
Frontenac
$678k · not in Redfin’s list
Glendale
$457k · not in Redfin’s list
Hazelwood
$260k · not in Redfin’s list
Kirkwood
$502k · not in Redfin’s list
Ladue
$767k · not in Redfin’s list
Manchester
$398k · not in Redfin’s list
Maplewood
$369k · not in Redfin’s list
Olivette
$457k · not in Redfin’s list
Richmond Heights
$413k · not in Redfin’s list
University City
$413k · not in Redfin’s list
Webster Groves
$472k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in St. Louis?

The median home price in St. Louis, Missouri is approximately $250k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $212k in entry-level areas to over $767k in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in St. Louis have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Central West End (8/10) and Lafayette Square (8/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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