Housing
Home prices and rent in St. Louis
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Missouri and the U.S.
Census geography: St. Louis city, Missouri. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
St. Louis vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| St. Louis | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,500 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $997 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $56,160 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 45% | 68% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1978 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,600 | $138,700 | $197,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $742 | $828 | $997 |
| Median household income | $34,800 | $43,896 | $56,160 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area · St. Louis city. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 29 St. Louis ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $113,500. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $63,600 | $72,650 | $81,750 | $90,800 | $98,100 | $105,350 | $112,600 | $119,900 |
| Very low income (50%) | $39,750 | $45,400 | $51,100 | $56,750 | $61,300 | $65,850 | $70,400 | $74,950 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $23,850 | $27,250 | $30,650 | $34,050 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in St. Louis?
$197,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $230,300 in Missouri and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in St. Louis?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $997 a month, versus $1,033 statewide.
How much have home values risen in St. Louis?
The median home value went from $118,600 in 2014 to $197,500 in 2024 (+67%).
What is fair market rent in St. Louis?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,064 for a studio, $1,104 for one bedroom and $1,349 for two bedrooms; across St. Louis's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,040 to $2,020. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), St. Louis city, Missouri. Values are estimates with margins of error.