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Ladue, MO


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Ladue, Missouri

Ladue, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 5 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Ladue has a population of 8,645.

The People and Families of Ladue

In Ladue, about 74% of adults are married. Lots of Ladue people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ladue had a median family income of $179,328. People in Ladue generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Ladue than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Ladue, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Ladue. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ladue gave more campaign money ($28,900) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Ladue is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Ladue Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Ladue. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Ladue is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Ladue, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Ladue tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLadue Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLadue Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLadue Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLadue College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLadue People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLadue Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ladue Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ladue, MO

Comparing Ladue 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone42
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime77

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