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Overland, MO


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Overland, Missouri

Overland, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 6 miles S of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 6 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the Saint Louis area. There are 16,838 residents in Overland.

The People and Families of Overland

In Overland, about 47% of adults are married. People in Overland are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Overland had a median family income of $43,655.

Political Inclinations

Overland folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Overland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Overland that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Overland, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Overland, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Overland Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Overland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Overland, MO

Comparing Overland 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
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women58
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men58

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime43

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