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Overland.
About
Life in Overland
Located in St. Louis County just minutes from major employers like Boeing, Monsanto, and Emerson Electric, Overland is a practical choice for people who want affordable suburban living without a brutal commute—your average drive to work runs about 22 minutes. The median household income sits around $61,773, and housing is genuinely accessible, with median home values hovering near $131,900 and median rent under $1,100 a month, making it one of the more budget-friendly options in the metro area.
Overland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
15.9%
Broadband Internet
86.7%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.9% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Overland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Overland, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (37.2%), and 15.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.5%
of households
Married Couples
33.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
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 8% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Overland
In Overland, rent runs 8% above the MO average, and home values are 43% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,992
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $154,558 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Overland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Overland, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Overland: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Overland is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Overland 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
Commute20.2 min avg
How Overland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Overland, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 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 69% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Overland runs 69% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
556.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,232.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Overland Police Department
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 Overland, 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
Overland 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 8 miles from Overland) 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 (8 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Overland has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
16.6"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.73" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 3.15" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 2.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Overland
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Overland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Childrens · 2.7 mi away · Maryland Heights
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Bridgeton
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 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.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Overland
Overland's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Overland (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
8.2 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 · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (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)
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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Overland
Overland has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
11 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayCities Near Overland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Overland FAQ
Is Overland, Missouri affordable?⌄
Overland's median rent is $1,112/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,773/year. Median home value is $131,900.
Is Overland, Missouri safe?⌄
Overland's violent crime rate was 556 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2232 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Overland, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Overland, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Overland, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Overland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,112/month and median household income is $61,773/year. The median home value is $131,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Overland, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Overland is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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