Cost of Living in Weldon Spring, MO

Population 5,291 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

185
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Weldon Spring sits on the smaller end of the Missouri city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Weldon Spring sits roughly 25 miles west of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 183% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 172
Rent 205

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Weldon Spring

The median home value in Weldon Spring is $523,300 — 72% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,692/month, 105% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $155,081/year is 108% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Missouri's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. The climate averages highs of 67.1°F and lows of 45.1°F. Overall, Weldon Spring has a cost of living index of 185 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 85% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$523,300
72% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$403,759
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,692/mo
105% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,735/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$623
1 BR
$668
2 BR
$826
3 BR
$1,142
4 BR
$1,311
Owner-occupied 85.9%
Renter-occupied 14.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,692
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,306/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
30.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.9%
Carpooled
4.8%
Work from home
30.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 4.2%
Avg local rate 4.1%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$155,081
108% above avg
Per Capita Income
$79,258
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
18% above avg
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.7%
Graduate degree 21.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.5
Male median age 52.3
Female median age 55.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
67.1°F
Avg Low
45.1°F
Annual Precip
39.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414757687786908881705645
Low °F 222634445564686657453426
Precip" 2.381.983.484.584.564.313.303.443.023.103.282.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weldon Spring, MO?

Weldon Spring has a cost index of 185 (100 = national average). It is 85% above the national average.

What is average rent in Weldon Spring, MO?

The median gross rent in Weldon Spring is $2,692 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weldon Spring?

The median home value in Weldon Spring is $523,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weldon Spring?

The median household income in Weldon Spring is $155,081 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weldon Spring, MO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Weldon Spring is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Weldon Spring, MO affordable?

Weldon Spring is above average in cost of living, with an index of 185 — about 85% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Weldon Spring?

Weldon Spring has average high temperatures of 67.1°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weldon Spring at a Glance

Population
5,291
Median Income
$155,081
Home Value
$523,300
Median Rent
$2,692/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
67.1°F
Sales Tax
8.4%
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