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Northwoods, MO


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Northwoods, Missouri

Northwoods, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 5 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Northwoods has a population of 4,643.

The People and Families of Northwoods

In Northwoods, about 38% of adults are married. Northwoods is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northwoods had a median family income of $42,475. You could say that Northwoods 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.

Northwoods Housing

About 89% of housing units in Northwoods are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Northwoods, 93% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNorthwoods Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Northwoods Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Northwoods, MO

Comparing Northwoods 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 Women99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime56
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