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City Guide to Saint Louis, MO
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Quick facts about St. Louis:

Population: 301,578

Median age: 34

Population per square mile: 5,157.5

Land area: 61.91 square miles

Number of households: 141,952

Median household income: $43,896

Income per capita: $30,542

Source: Latest U.S. Census data

What is St. Louis known for?

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, St. Louis is the second-largest city in the state of Missouri. The Port of Metropolitan St. Louis is also the second-largest inland port system in the country.

The city is known for its strong, diverse economic landscape. It serves as home to five Fortune 500 companies and several other large businesses and institutions. Specifically, Wells Fargo Advisors, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis are all headquartered here.

St. Louis gained its nickname — “The Gateway to the West” — because it was an important place when Americans were expanding their territory in the 19th century. The city was also the host of both the Olympic Games and the World’s Fair in 1904. Today, it attracts many people because of its affordability, vibrant community, thriving business sphere and varied entertainment options.

Are St. Louis City homes for sale expensive?

With a thriving economic landscape and affordable cost of living, it’s no wonder that the St. Louis real estate market is still going strong. Housing prices in the city and in neighboring Saint Louis County are:

What are the best neighborhoods to buy a home in St. Louis?

St. Louis is made up of 79 officially recognized neighborhoods that are grouped together in three regions: South City, North City and the Central Corridor.

South City

South Side, also known as South City, is situated south of Interstate I-44 and is made up of sought-after neighborhoods such as Carondelet, Benton Park, Boulevard Heights, Dutchtown, Bevo Mill and Lindenwood Park. The latter three are home to several splendid, detached homes, along with apartments situated in low-rise blocks up for sale for a range of prices. Several historic breweries were previously located in this particular area because beer could be stored in the caves nearby.

North City

North City is famous for its vibrant community atmosphere and can be found north of Delmar Boulevard. It was famous for housing large populations of Polish and German inhabitants, who’ve left their distinctive mark with the churches they’ve built in the area. Here, residential properties tend to be less expensive, with the area having quite a nice selection of reasonably priced, detached homes. The West End, Penrose, Baden and Great Ville neighborhoods can all be found here.

The Central Corridor

The Central Corridor lies between Delmar Boulevard and Interstate I-44. It’s home to several of the city’s main attractions, as well as lots of businesses, shopping opportunities and excellent transportation connections. Central West End, Downtown and Midtown all belong to this part of the city, where quality properties tend to be on the more expensive side. The high-rise blocks are more common here, offering a wide selection of apartments and condos.

The Central West End

The Central West End is part of the Central Corridor and has been quite a popular neighborhood ever since the World Fair was held here in 1904. Visitors can relax and unwind in Forest Park or check out the family homes of famous writers like Tennessee Williams, T.S. Eliot and William S. Burroughs. The neighborhood is also home to interesting architectural gems and quite a few real mansions. Some are more expensive than others, but reasonably priced homes for sale can still be found in this area.

What is the education level in St. Louis?

St. Louis Public Schools oversees the activity of more than 90 schools — which include 56 elementary, 21 middle schools, 11 high schools and four special schools — serving nearly 43,000 students in total. Eight charter schools also currently operate in the city, which are an alternative form of independent education in St. Louis. Private parochial schools can also be found here.

Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis are the three main research universities that are based in the city. The latter is ranked 11th on the list of Best Medical Schools emphasizing research. All in all, 87.8% of St. Louis’ population has at least a high school diploma, and 36.3% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

What kind of jobs are there in St. Louis?

Because St. Louis is home to the second-largest inland port system in the U.S., many locals work within the maritime industry. Besides operating in the trade, transportation and utilities sector, a large number of local inhabitants work in education and health services, as well as professional and business services.

The city is known as an important business center, boasting a vibrant start-up community. A total of five Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in St. Louis, namely Centene, Emerson Electric, Graybar Electric, Ameren and Post Holdings.

What to do in St. Louis?

The Gateway Arch, which soars above the city’s downtown core, is an iconic symbol of St. Louis’ role in America’s westward expansion and is one of the top attractions in the city.

Next, Forest Park is known to locals as the “Heart of St. Louis,” and is home to some of the city’s main attractions, such as the zoo and the steam railway. The Missouri History Museum and Saint Louis Art Museum are two other sites that are also well worth visiting.

Finally, the Fox Theater is famous for its Broadway shows, while the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Opera Theater of Saint Louis summer festival are both held in high regard. A strong influence of the local African American population can also be seen in the city’s tradition of blues, jazz and ragtime music.