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Chesterfield, MO

Chesterfield, MO.

Population: 19,779 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chesterfield, MO is $862,089 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $980,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,893/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$862,089

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$862,089
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+50.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$862,089
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$980,000
Median list price
$899,950
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,893/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,480/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, ROCKWOOD R-VI
Schools include
BABLER LODGE, CHESTERFIELD ELEM., WILD HORSE ELEM., ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ellisville Site (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,136
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,876

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,472 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
5.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,352
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
88.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
198,247
Average weekly wage
$1,480
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
517

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChesterfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$862,089$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$980,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market18 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,893/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,352$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chesterfield, MO?
$862,089.
What is the median sale price in Chesterfield, MO?
$980,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chesterfield, MO?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Chesterfield, MO?
Typical rent: $1,893/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chesterfield, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Chesterfield, MO in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Chesterfield, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chesterfield, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chesterfield, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ellisville Site, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve Chesterfield, MO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chesterfield, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chesterfield, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chesterfield, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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