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Is Wentzville a Good Place to Live? Wentzville, Missouri: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Wentzville ranks #155 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #32 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.4%, #20 of 191) and high household income ($112,394, #25 of 208), and trails on long commutes (27.8 min, #181 of 208).
Wentzville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Wentzville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Wentzville?
Wentzville's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,345/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $401,353, 50% above the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
| Measure | Wentzville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 95.1#439 of 1,308 | 90.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $401,353#632 of 1,187 | $267,879 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,812/mo#586 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $331,300#607 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,345/mo#589 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 14.4%#39 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Wentzville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Wentzville is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro.
Missouri housing market →Is Wentzville safe?
Wentzville recorded 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 58% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #216 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #48 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Wentzville Police Department. Property crime runs 741 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Wentzville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 139#216 of 1,085 | 418 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 741#107 of 1,085 | 1,644 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Wentzville?
The median household in Wentzville earns $112,394, 35% above the US figure of $83,163 and 57% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Wentzville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $112,394#211 of 1,312 | $71,589 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.3%#186 of 1,058 | 4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 5.4%#128 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +2%#100 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Wentzville?
The median resident of Wentzville is 36.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 39.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #473 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Wentzville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 39.6%#473 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 82.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Wentzville's schools and health?
Wentzville's 15 public schools graduate 95.4% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 14.3 students per teacher and $12,497 spent per pupil. 36.6% of adults are obese and 9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Wentzville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95.4%#62 of 1,063 | 89.8% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14.3#337 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $12,497#878 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 36.6%#917 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9%#216 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.7%#563 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.6%#206 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 11,724 students are enrolled in Wentzville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Wentzville?
The average commute in Wentzville is 27.8 minutes (Missouri 24); 0% of workers take transit and 17.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Wentzville scores 7.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #1184 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 75.6°F and winters 33.3°F, with 44.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Wentzville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 27.8 min#984 of 1,312 | 24 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 6.6%#788 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 74% | 74.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 1% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 17.8% | 11.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.4#1184 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.3 | 21.2 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 44.8 | 24.4 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 55.2 | 33.3 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 67 | 43.8 | 4.7 |
| May | 75.7 | 54.2 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 83.7 | 63.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 87.5 | 67.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 65.4 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 79.8 | 57 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 68.3 | 45.6 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 55.4 | 34.9 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 44 | 25.9 | 3.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Weldon Spring Nws.
| Measure | Wentzville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 55.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 75.6°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 33.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 44.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Weldon Spring Nws.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Wentzville?
St. Charles County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Charles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
| Measure | Wentzville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.19%#908 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Charles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Charles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.017% | 85% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 84% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0099% | 84% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.012% | 63% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0014% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Wentzville compare with similar-size cities?
Wentzville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #32 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 47,061.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #155 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 | 27.8 min |
| Roswell, NMPop. 47,638 | #1211 | 44.6 | $51,583 | $876/mo | 662 | 18.2 min |
| Charleston, WVPop. 47,421 | #1064 | 48.6 | $65,812 | $908/mo | 596 | 16.9 min |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #260 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 | 22.6 min |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #1225 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data | 28.4 min |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #1038 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 | 19 min |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #385 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 | 24.5 min |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #1305 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 | 18.2 min |
| Urbandale, IAPop. 46,595 | #61 | 69.9 | $112,795 | $1,211/mo | 122 | 18.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Wentzville compare with the rest of Missouri?
Wentzville ranks #4 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 66 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 57% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 50% above the typical Missouri home.
| City | Rank in MO | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #1 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 |
| Wildwood, MOPop. 35,133 | #2 | 67.6 | $161,060 | $1,661/mo | no data |
| O'Fallon, MOPop. 93,801 | #3 | 67.0 | $110,443 | $1,443/mo | 97 |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #4 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #5 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 |
| St. Peters, MOPop. 59,092 | #6 | 63.9 | $91,637 | $1,321/mo | 172 |
| University City, MOPop. 34,685 | #7 | 63.2 | $80,694 | $1,319/mo | 319 |
| St. Charles, MOPop. 71,508 | #8 | 63.0 | $85,937 | $1,251/mo | 184 |
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #9 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data |
| Blue Springs, MOPop. 59,965 | #10 | 61.0 | $88,920 | $1,277/mo | 228 |
| Columbia, MOPop. 128,548 | #11 | 57.8 | $66,498 | $1,097/mo | 359 |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #12 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 |
| Jefferson City, MOPop. 42,488 | #13 | 56.4 | $66,371 | $802/mo | 348 |
| Independence, MOPop. 121,740 | #14 | 50.8 | $60,339 | $1,109/mo | 560 |
| Kansas City, MOPop. 510,612 | #15 | 50.3 | $69,166 | $1,238/mo | 1,376 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #16 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #17 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #18 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 |
| Springfield, MOPop. 169,954 | #19 | 46.4 | $49,311 | $964/mo | 1,233 |
| St. Louis, MOPop. 288,512 | #20 | 45.0 | $56,160 | $997/mo | 1,230 |
All 20 Missouri cities we track, by overall score. Missouri statewide: median income $71,589, violent crime 417.8 per 100,000.
How is Wentzville's score calculated?
Wentzville scores 66 out of 100, #155 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Missouri's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Wentzville. Similar-size median 52.9.
73.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Wentzville's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
92.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Wentzville. Similar-size median 52.2.
56.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Wentzville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
65.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Wentzville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
70.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Wentzville. Similar-size median 46.7.
79.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Wentzville. Similar-size median 44.2.
63.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Wentzville. Similar-size median 47.3.
47.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Wentzville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
33.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
45.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Wentzville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Wentzville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Wentzville
Is Wentzville, MO a good place to live?
Wentzville ranks #155 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #32 of 208 small cities and #4 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.4%, #20 of 191) and high household income ($112,394, #25 of 208), and trails on long commutes (27.8 min, #181 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Wentzville?
Wentzville's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,345/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $401,353, 50% above the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
What is the crime rate in Wentzville?
Wentzville recorded 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 58% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #216 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #48 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Wentzville Police Department. Property crime runs 741 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Wentzville?
The median household in Wentzville earns $112,394, 35% above the US figure of $83,163 and 57% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Wentzville?
Median rent in Wentzville is $1,345/mo (Census), #589 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,812/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 14.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Wentzville?
The typical home value in Wentzville is $401,353, up 1.4% in a year, against $267,879 for Missouri and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $331,300.
How are the public schools in Wentzville?
Wentzville's 15 public schools graduate 95.4% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 14.3 students per teacher and $12,497 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Wentzville?
The average commute is 27.8 minutes, #984 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24 minutes across Missouri. 6.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Wentzville?
Wentzville averages 55.2°F over the year, 75.6°F in summer and 33.3°F in winter, with 44.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Wentzville walkable?
Wentzville scores 7.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1184 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Wentzville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Wentzville?
St. Charles County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Charles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
Who lives in Wentzville?
Wentzville has 47,061 residents. The median resident of Wentzville is 36.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 39.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #473 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Wentzville compare with the rest of Missouri?
Wentzville ranks #4 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 66 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 57% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 50% above the typical Missouri home.
What cities are similar in size to Wentzville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Wentzville's population of 47,061 are Roswell, NM (#1211 overall), Charleston, WV (#1064 overall), East Providence, RI (#260 overall), Whitney, NV (#1225 overall), and Binghamton, NY (#1038 overall). Wentzville is #155.