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Fenton, MO


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Fenton, Missouri

Fenton, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 11 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the Saint Louis area. There are 4,360 residents in Fenton.

The People and Families of Fenton

In Fenton, about 67% of adults are married. When people think of Fenton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fenton had a median family income of $80,536. Most of the residents of Fenton tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Fenton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Fenton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Fenton folks tended to give their money ($7,040) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Fenton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fenton that were owner-occupied was 85%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Fenton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Fenton, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFenton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFenton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFenton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFenton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFenton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fenton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fenton, MO

Comparing Fenton 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11

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