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Saint Louis City

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MissouriStrong buyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong buyer's market · 15
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$162K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-26.4%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
3,069
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$184K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Sep 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.100,195
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$184K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,976 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.1
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1922
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.69%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.8.3%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.48%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.53%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.25%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.52%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.9 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Saint Louis City compares

By median home value, Saint Louis City is the 77th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Missouri.

Home values in Saint Louis City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$29K$665K
counties in Missouri ranked by median home value
#MissouriMedian valueHomes
1Platte County$384K34,404
2Montgomery County$374K3,957
3St. Charles County$364K145,939
4Camden County$347K60,329
5Warren County$345K15,995
6Cass County$340K41,450
7Boone County$335K60,116
8Stone County$333K23,127
9Daviess County$327K4,880
10Lincoln County$323K26,005
11Osage County$323K5,907
12Christian County$323K33,109
13Clay County$314K82,814
14Johnson County$307K17,456
15Cole County$302K26,576
16Clinton County$299K8,465
17Scotland County$298K2,674
18Andrew County$294K7,539
19Callaway County$282K16,386
20Miller County$281K12,043
21Jefferson County$279K82,615
22DeKalb County$278K3,662
23Franklin County$277K42,193
24St. Louis County$274K359,246
77Saint Louis City$184K100,195

115 counties in Missouri are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Saint Louis City, most valuable first

About the Saint Louis City market

What is the median home price in Saint Louis City, MO?

The median sale price in Saint Louis City, MO is $161,820 (data through September 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 26.4% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Saint Louis City, MO each year?

3,069 homes sold in Saint Louis City, MO over the last 12 months (data through September 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Saint Louis City, MO a buyer's or seller's market?

Saint Louis City, MO is currently a strong buyer's market, scoring 15 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through September 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Saint Louis City, MO?

Saint Louis City, MO contains 100,195 residential properties, with a median of 1,976 square feet, 1 bedrooms, built around 1922. The median TopHap Estimate is $184K.

How does Saint Louis City, MO compare to the rest of Missouri?

By median home value, Saint Louis City, MO is the 77th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Missouri. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Saint Louis City, MO?

53% of homes in Saint Louis City, MO are owner-occupied. 25% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Saint Louis City, MO hold?

48% of mortgaged homes in Saint Louis City, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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