High Ridge, MO is a suburban area located in the St. Louis metropolitan region. With its close proximity to major cities such as St. Louis and surrounding towns, it offers residents convenient access to public transportation options. The MetroLink light rail provides a direct connection from High Ridge to downtown St. Louis with stops along the way. In addition, there are multiple bus lines that make regular stops throughout High Ridge and the surrounding areas. These include The Red Line Express Bus, which runs from downtown St. Louis to High Ridge; the MetroBus 107X, which connects High Ridge with Wildwood; and the MetroBus Cross County route, which links High Ridge with University City and Clayton. For those who prefer to get around on their own two feet or on their bike, there are dedicated bike lanes along many of the main thoroughfares in High Ridge as well as a few walking trails nearby for leisurely strolls through nature. All of these options offer locals an easy way to get around without having to rely on cars or taxis.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in High Ridge takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in High Ridge get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit