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Living in
Lemay.
Lemay is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, MO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lemay
Living in Lemay means joining a stable, aging suburban community in St. The median home value sits around $152,200 with median rent at $879 a month, making it accessible for people priced out of trendier areas, though the median household income of about $60,000 suggests most residents are working solid middle-class jobs rather than building wealth fast. The job market is reasonable with 4.1% unemployment, and your commute to employment centers averages just over 24 minutes, which is manageable if you're working in St.
Lemay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who lives in Lemay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lemay, the largest foreign-born group is from Bosnia and Herzegovina (42.6%), and 9.5% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.9%
of households
Married Couples
35.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Lemay
In Lemay, rent runs 15% below the MO average, and home values are 34% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,932
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $170,639 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Lemay and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Lemay, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Lemay: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lemay is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lemay Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute23.7 min avg
How Lemay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lemay, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, which covers Lemay, runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
439.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,428.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Louis County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Lemay, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Lemay is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 7 miles from Lemay) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (7 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lemay has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.7"
Annual Snowfall
13.8"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
97
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 2.26" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.55" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 4.63" |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 4.80" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 5.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 3.09" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.33" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 2.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lemay
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lemay's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Saint Louis
Mercy Hospital South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Saint Louis
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Saint Louis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lemay
Lemay's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lemay (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
7.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lemay
Lemay has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
8 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Lemay
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lemay?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lemay FAQ
Is Lemay, Missouri affordable?⌄
Lemay's median rent is $881/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,399/year. Median home value is $152,200.
Is Lemay, Missouri safe?⌄
Lemay is policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 440 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1429 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lemay, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Lemay, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lemay, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Lemay is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $881/month and median household income is $60,399/year. The median home value is $152,200. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lemay, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Lemay is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from