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Greendale, MO


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Greendale, Missouri

Greendale, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 4 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Greendale has a population of 722.

The People and Families of Greendale

In Greendale, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Greendale live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 68% of Greendale is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Missouri, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in Greendale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greendale had a median family income of $56,250. Greendale is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Greendale finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Greendale is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Greendale Housing

About 88% of housing units in Greendale are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. People in Greendale pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Greendale, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGreendale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGreendale Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Greendale Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Greendale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Greendale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Greendale College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Greendale People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Greendale Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Greendale, MO

Comparing Greendale 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents33
Housing Recently Built21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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