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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Florissant, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Florissant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Florissant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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