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St. Louis, MO

“The Gateway To the West” to early settlers, St. Louis has evolved from a river town on the Mississippi to a midsized, culturally rich metropolis with a myriad of things to do. Various immigrant groups have brought about distinct ethnic neighborhoods, festivals and cuisine, creating a global flair as well as growing beer industry, landing the city on our Top 10 Beer Cities list. The economy in St. Louis is largely based on biotechnology, manufacturing, tourism and transportation. Home to nine Fortune 500 companies, more than 100 parks, three major league sports teams and two major universities (St. Louis University and Washington University), St. Louis has been received accolades as Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire.

Quick Facts About St. Louis, MO

Average Commute
21 minutes
Median Home Value
$197,774
Median Household Income
$56,226
Total Population
282,985
Median Property Tax
$2,152
Median Monthly Rent
$750

Weather in St. Louis, MO

Average Temperatures

66 high / 47 low

Average Annual Rainfall

43 in

Average Annual Snowfall

15 in

Quick Facts about St. Louis, Missouri

Median Home Value
$176,601
Median Property Tax
$2,152
Total Population
288,079
Average Commute
19 min
Median Household Income
$55,036
Median Monthly Rent
$688

Map of St. Louis, MO

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