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Florissant, MO


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Florissant, Missouri

Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 11 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Saint Louis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 50,497 people in Florissant.

The People and Families of Florissant

In Florissant, about 53% of adults are married.

Florissant has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florissant had a median family income of $52,195. Florissant has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Florissant living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($13,835) in Florissant. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Florissant Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Florissant is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Florissant, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Florissant Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Florissant Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Florissant Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Florissant People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Florissant Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Florissant Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Florissant Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Florissant Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Florissant Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Florissant, MO

Comparing Florissant 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
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population95
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men69
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity39
Male Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income59
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime96

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