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Webster Groves.
About
Life in Webster Groves
Webster Groves is a community of 23,771 people in Missouri. The median household income is $115,227, median rent runs about $1,650 per month, and median home values are around $387,600. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Webster Groves at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from England
Who lives in Webster Groves: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Webster Groves, the largest foreign-born group is from England (21.1%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 60% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Webster Groves
In Webster Groves, rent runs 60% above the MO average, and home values are 68% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,049
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $442,332 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Webster Groves and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Webster Groves, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Webster Groves: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Webster Groves is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Webster Groves 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
Commute19 min avg
How Webster Groves residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Webster Groves, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Webster Groves runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
521.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves, 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
Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves) 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)
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Webster Groves has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.7"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 2.71" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Webster Groves
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Webster Groves's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Saint Louis
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Saint Louis
Mercy Hospital South
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Webster Groves
Webster Groves's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 68.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
68.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Webster Groves
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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
9.1 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 · 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
6.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
6.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 337 students · in-state tuition $33,189 · 72% graduate · median earnings $130,161 (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, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Webster Groves
Webster Groves has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
2 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
9 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Webster Groves
City Of Webster Groves Municipal Library
301 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves
Cities Near Webster Groves
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Webster Groves FAQ
Is Webster Groves, Missouri affordable?⌄
Webster Groves's median rent is $1,650/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $115,227/year. Median home value is $387,600.
Is Webster Groves, Missouri safe?⌄
Webster Groves's violent crime rate was 90 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 521 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Webster Groves, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Webster Groves, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Webster Groves, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Webster Groves is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,650/month and median household income is $115,227/year. The median home value is $387,600. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Webster Groves, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Webster Groves is 19 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