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Lake St Louis, MO


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Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Charles county, is 8 miles W of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 29 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Lake St. Louis has a population of 10,169.

The People and Families of Lake St. Louis

In Lake St. Louis, about 70% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Lake St. Louis.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake St. Louis had a median family income of $80,700. Lake St. Louis is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Lake St. Louis isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Lake St. Louis. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lake St. Louis residents, with $25,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Lake St. Louis isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Lake St. Louis Housing

In Lake St. Louis, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Lake St. Louis has higher property taxes than most places in Missouri, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Lake St. Louis, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLake St Louis Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLake St Louis Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lake St Louis People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Lake St Louis Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lake St Louis College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lake St Louis Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lake St Louis Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Lake St. Louis, MO

Comparing Lake St Louis 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 Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87

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