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Sunset Hills, MO


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Sunset Hills, Missouri

Sunset Hills, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 9 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Sunset Hills has a population of 8,267.

The People and Families of Sunset Hills

In Sunset Hills, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Sunset Hills.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sunset Hills had a median family income of $90,417. Sunset Hills is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Sunset Hills isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Sunset Hills. 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 Sunset Hills residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sunset Hills Housing

In Sunset Hills, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Missouri, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Sunset Hills, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySunset Hills Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySunset Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophySunset Hills Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Sunset Hills People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sunset Hills College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sunset Hills Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Sunset Hills Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sunset Hills, MO

Comparing Sunset Hills 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work69
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime53

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