Webster Groves Missouri Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Webster Groves Missouri housing market data taken from the most recent 2019 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Webster Groves indicates it has a housing units of 9,313 which is the largest of all places in the greater Webster Groves region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Webster Groves housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Webster Groves shows it has a housing density of 1,577.4 which is the second smallest in order of housing density of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest housing density in the area is Marlborough village which depicts a density of 6,921.8 (approximately 4.4 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 38.6, Webster Groves is markedly bigger. Also, compared to the state of Missouri, housing density of 40.4, Webster Groves is appreciably bigger.

In Figure 4, Webster Groves area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Webster Groves shows it has a change in the housing units of -4.5% which is the second smallest when ranked by change in the housing units of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Mackenzie which shows a housing units of 17.4% (approximately 3.8 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 4.9%, Webster Groves is about the same size. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, change in the housing units of 2.3%, Webster Groves is about twice as large.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Webster Groves indicates it has a renter percent of 19.3% which is in the middle range of other places in the surrounding region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has an owner percent of 80.7% which is in the center range of other places in the greater region.

Webster Groves Missouri Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Webster Groves home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Webster Groves indicates it has a median home price of $278,500 which is the third most of all other places in the greater region. The city with the highest median home price in the area is Glendale which shows a home price of $385,700 (38.5% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Webster Groves Missouri metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Webster Groves shows it has a rental rates of $1,285 which is the second most rental rates of all the places in the greater Webster Groves region. The city with the highest rental rates in the area is Glendale which depicts a rental rates of $1,350 (only about 5.1% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,023, Webster Groves is 25.6% larger. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, rental rates of $809, Webster Groves is 58.8% larger.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Webster Groves has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Mackenzie (2%), and #1 Marlborough village (13%) are larger. Second, it has less than most other places in the surrounding region as measured by home price worth between $100,000 to $200,000 at 22% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 30% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Webster Groves shows it has a median ownership cost of $1,582 which is the third most median ownership cost of all other places in the greater Webster Groves region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Webster Groves metro area. it has a cost as a percent of household income of 17% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other places in the greater Webster Groves region. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Webster Groves depicts it has a median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of 383% which is the third most of all other places in the local area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Webster Groves shows it has a median housing cost of $1,875 which is the second most median housing cost of all the places in the greater Webster Groves region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a median housing cost of $691 which is the second most median housing cost of all the places in the greater Webster Groves region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Webster Groves has the percentage of owner cost between $500 and $700 less than most other places in the local area at 10% of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the local area as measured by owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 20% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost over $4,000 at 4% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Glendale with 5%.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Webster Groves shows it has a cost as a percent of household income of 19% which is in the mid point range of other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Oakland which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 20% ( only slightly larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Webster Groves depicts it has a cost as a percent of household income of 9% which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Marlborough village which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 14% (51.1% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Webster Groves has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Rock Hill with 5%. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other places in the local area as measured by rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 11% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest in order of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other places in the metro area in terms of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 18% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 8% of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Mackenzie with 33%. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is over 50pct at 36% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Webster Groves has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 7% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a median real estate taxes paid of $4,101 which is the second most median real estate taxes paid of all the places in the greater Webster Groves region. The city with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Glendale which depicts a taxes paid of $4,406 (7.4% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,375, Webster Groves is 72.7% larger. Also, compared with the state of Missouri, median real estate taxes paid of $1,470, Webster Groves is approximately 2.8 times bigger.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Webster Groves Missouri. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Webster Groves has the percentage of pay extra for utilities the second smallest as measured by pay extra for utilities of all the other places in the metropolitan area at 60% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of utilities included in rent at 40% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Oakland with 48%.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Webster Groves Missouri has the percentage of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars the second smallest as measured by rent less than 300 dollars of all the other places in the surrounding region at 16% of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the local area when sorted by rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 24% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent between $1,500 and $2,500 at 28% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent between $2,500 and $3,500 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

Webster Groves Missouri Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Webster Groves has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage or heloc-not both at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 2nd mortgage at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of both 2nd mortgage and heloc at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of no mortgage at 26% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Glendale (28%), and #1 Shrewsbury (41%) are larger.

Webster Groves Missouri Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a family members per housing unit of 3.1 which is the third most family members per housing unit of all other places in the greater Webster Groves region. The city with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Rock Hill which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.4 (8.0% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Webster Groves is about 6.8% smaller. Also, benchmarked against the state of Missouri, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Webster Groves is about the same size.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has an average number of rooms in a house of 6.5 which is the third most average number of rooms in a house of all other places in the greater Webster Groves region. The city with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Glendale which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 7.3 (12.3% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a year built of 1949 which is the second smallest as measured by year built of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest year built in the area is Marlborough village which shows a year built of 1972 ( only slightly larger).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 8% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest when sorted by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other places in the local area when sorted by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 12% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1939 or earlier at 40% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has the largest proportion of owner housing units at 7,091 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of renter housing units at 1,701 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the percentage of 5 to 9 units in the mid range of other places in the metropolitan area at 1% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2014 or later at $581,300 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $476,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Glendale with $690,900. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $354,800 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Oakland with $415,000. Also, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $294,500 of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $222,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Oakland ($241,700), and #1 Glendale ($481,800) are larger. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $216,100 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Oakland ($350,000), and #1 Glendale ($420,200) are larger. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $219,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Oakland ($249,000), and #1 Glendale ($301,100) are larger. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $224,400 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Oakland ($307,100), and #1 Glendale ($361,200) are larger. And then, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1939 or earlier at $343,400 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Glendale with $407,500.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Webster Groves residents. it has a homeowner household size of 2.7 which is the largest of all places in the greater Webster Groves region.

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Webster Groves depicts it has a renter household size of 1.9 which is the third most renter household sizes of all other places in the greater Webster Groves region. The city with the highest renter household size in the area is Mackenzie which shows a renter household sizes of 2.9 (55.6% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2017 or later at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Webster Groves has the percentage of renters moved in 2017 or later less than most other places in the local area at 6% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 1990 to 1999 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 1989 or earlier at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a median year that a home owner moved in of 2004 which is the third most of all other places in the greater region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Webster Groves shows it has a median year that a renter moved in of 2013 which is in the middle range of other places in the metro area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using some other fuel at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Webster Groves housing department, Missouri department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Webster Groves depicts it has a total people living in group quarters of 772 which is more than all other places in the local area.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Webster Groves residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Webster Groves has one of the largest proportions of number of people 18 years of age and older living in group quarters at 90% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Shrewsbury (100%), and #1 Oakland (100%) are larger.