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St. Louis, MO vs Festus, MO

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- The median age of a home in St. Louis is 50.0% older than the median age of a home in Festus.
 St. Louis, MOFestus, MOUnited States
 Median Home Age82  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$233,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock48.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.68.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.0$11.0
 Homes Owned36.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 St. Louis, MOFestus, MOUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,140$1,840
 Studio Apartment$770  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$710$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,550  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 St. Louis, MOFestus, MOUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 St. Louis, MOFestus, MOUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 St. Louis, MOFestus, MOUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.5%12.2%
Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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Reviews for Festus    6 Reviews

I’ve lived in Festus for 3 years. It’s a beautiful town. I would describe the neighborhoods as picturesque. I love to drive around looking at all the houses and the  More

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Over 9 years ago

The first eighteen months of living here, my property was vandalized nine times. This was done by my neighbors. They drive in my yard, do donuts with their truck in my  More

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Over 9 years ago

Festus Missouri makes Illinois look appealing! The assaults start before you even move in. During home inspection, the neighbor drove across the yard. Shortly after  More

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