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St. Louis, Missouri Retirement Guide
established retirement community
41
Retirement Score
St. Louis, Missouri at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $190,400
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 18.8°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 41 / 100
Things to Consider
- higher state tax burden
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
91 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$190,400High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$911High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
3.9 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
21.9 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
3.9 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
12.7°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
18.8°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
171.3"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
112 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
0 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
41.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
20.8 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
298,018High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
36.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
14.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$52,941High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
44.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
5.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
20.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
46.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
43.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
3.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in St. Louis using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$413
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$463
Median home price used: $190,400
Median rent reference: $911 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.