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Ballwin, Missouri

Introduction to Ballwin, Missouri

Ballwin, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 13 miles S of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and is 14 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Ballwin has a population of 31,283.

Ballwin History

The city of Ballwin was founded by a settler called John Ball. It was only after 1826 that roads and rail routes were built in the area. The city was initially known as "Ballshow". It was christened "Ballwin" in the year 1837. Ballwin was incorporated in 1950, and soon became one of the most developed cities. It was the construction of roads in the city that paved the way for further developments.

Ballwin and nearby Attractions

  • Gateway Arch
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
  • Saint Louis Art Museum
  • Castlewood State Park

Things To Do In Ballwin

The Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo, and Castlewood State Park are among the popular tourist haunts in and near Ballwin. Tourists can visit the Saint Louis Art Museum to learn more about the history of the city. The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and the Gateway Arch are also worth taking a look around.

Ballwin Transportation

The Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport is close by.

Ballwin Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at the Saint Louis Community College, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University, and University of Missouri.

High Points

Ballwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBallwin Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBallwin Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBallwin Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBallwin Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBallwin College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Ballwin Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ballwin People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ballwin Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ballwin, MO

Comparing Ballwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population63
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use38
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents51
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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