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Des Peres, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 8 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Des Peres contains a population of approximately 8,592.
In Des Peres, about 74% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Des Peres, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Des Peres had a median family income of $106,195. The typical family in Des Peres is better off than most in Missouri. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Des Peres. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Des Peres. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Des Peres favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Des Peres has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Des Peres, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Des Peres do a lot of driving.
Des Peres strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Des Peres to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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