Living in St. Louis
St. Louis is a city in Missouri, United States, home to 279,695 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #4 of 2,119), digital natives (top 2%, #54 of 4,750), car-free households (top 9%, #344 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about St. Louis
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Mississippi runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater St. Louis, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 28 min and sets around 23:43; in late June it sets around 3:29.
How St. Louis ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #7,823 of 11,898 | #172 of 209 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,188 of 9,771 | #69 of 205 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,503 of 8,006 | #122 of 135 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,070 of 6,237 | #92 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,903 of 9,474 | #117 of 162 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 43 | #8,220 of 9,474 | #132 of 162 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,636 of 10,762 | #106 of 226 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #872 of 4,537 | #1 of 79 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #665 of 4,444 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #1,031 of 3,053 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,182 of 7,271 | #58 of 142 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #1,015 of 6,227 | #8 of 112 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #344 of 3,933 | #1 of 70 | Map |
| Student | 86 | #4 of 2,119 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,155 of 8,006 | #82 of 135 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,229 of 12,111 | #171 of 260 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #509 of 4,114 | #1 of 68 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,702 of 7,271 | #50 of 142 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,206 of 9,474 | #98 of 162 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,769 of 18,063 | #413 of 413 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,910 of 16,523 | #363 of 373 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #15,943 of 18,063 | #413 of 413 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,934 of 16,523 | #66 of 373 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #717 of 21,167 | #5 of 509 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #10,561 of 12,111 | #245 of 260 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #4,023 of 12,111 | #79 of 260 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #54 of 4,750 | #1 of 83 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Saint Louis 4 km
- Cahokia 6 km
- Centreville (Illinois) 8 km
- Granite City 9 km
- University City 10 km
- Richmond Heights (Missouri) 11 km
- Clayton (Missouri) 11 km
- Maplewood (Missouri) 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.