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Dardenne Prairie, MO


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Dardenne Prairie, Missouri

Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, in St. Charles county, is 5 miles W of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 26 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The town is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Dardenne Prairie has a population of 4,384.

The People and Families of Dardenne Prairie

In Dardenne Prairie, about 81% of adults are married. Dardenne Prairie is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Dardenne Prairie is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dardenne Prairie had a median family income of $80,486. Dardenne Prairie is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Dardenne Prairie finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Dardenne Prairie Housing

About 98% of housing units in Dardenne Prairie are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Dardenne Prairie pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Dardenne Prairie, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDardenne Prairie People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDardenne Prairie Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDardenne Prairie Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Dardenne Prairie College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Dardenne Prairie, MO

Comparing Dardenne Prairie 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

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