Saint Louis County, MO home prices

Saint Louis County, MO: the typical home is worth $289,987 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and +134.0% since 2000. Listings run about $158/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $38,061 → 2026: $289,987 (7.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $289,987, homes in Saint Louis County sit 30% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 24% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #15 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 40 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,431/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,479/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Saint Louis City, MO ($183,723) · Saint Charles County, MO ($376,519) · Jefferson County, MO ($296,008) · Monroe County, IL ($327,942) · Saint Clair County, IL ($180,517) · Jersey County, IL ($202,482)