City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Des Peres, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Des Peres - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,145
Residents
$214,167
Median income
$591,800
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Des Peres - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Des Peres lands in the 99th percentile for household income and the 6th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

99th
percentile, household income
89th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
6th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Des Peres, MO

Missouri's Des Peres is a small town, with 9,145 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Des Peres households earn a median of $214,167 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.2%. Typical homes in Des Peres are valued around $591,800, and the median resident age is 42.8 years. Educational attainment runs 80.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 8 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 27% from five years earlier. Des Peres's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 4311.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Missouri at 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,218 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 15.5 minutes, with 76.9% driving alone and 18.7% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.3 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

9,145 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$214,167 /yr

Poverty 1.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Des Peres compare to other US cities?

Here's how Des Peres stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 99% higher than other cities
Home value 89% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 6% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Missouri alone, Des Peres ranks #205 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Des Peres against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Des Peres's strongest outlier among Missouri cities

Among the 833 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Des Peres ranks #10 - the 99th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Des Peres only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#7 of 842
99th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#108 of 875
69th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#10 of 833
99th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#773 of 875
11th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#8 of 875
99th percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

99thIncome percentile
6thSafety percentile

99th percentile nationally for median household income · 6th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Des Peres's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Des Peres's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Des Peres's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Des Peres's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$591,800 11th percentile more affordable than 11% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Des Peres $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Des Peres, MO Des Peres, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Des Peres, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Des Peres, MO median $214,167/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Des Peres, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Des Peres, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 80.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,145
Median Income
$214,167
Median Home Value
$591,800
Median Age
42.8
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
80.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4311.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
66.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4244.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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9,060 residents9,080 residents9,100 residents9,120 residents9,140 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,129 residents 9,102 residents ▼ -0.3%
Des Peres's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
8
housing units authorized
Single-Family
8
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 20
2021 18
2022 14
2023 16
2024 8

Permit volume decreased 27% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.5 minutes
Drive Alone
76.9%
Carpool
3.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
18.7%

Based on 4,315 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Des Peres sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Chillicothe
9,129 people
Sunset Hills
9,113 people
Richmond Heights
9,179 people
Clinton
9,047 people
Ladue
8,948 people
Warrenton
8,870 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Des Peres's 9,145 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hawthorn Woods, IL
9,145 people
Aliquippa, PA
9,146 people
Jessup, MD
9,147 people
Glens Falls North, NY
9,148 people
Forestdale, AL
9,149 people
Merrydale, LA
9,149 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Des Peres's $214,167 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cove Neck, NY
$214,107 median income
Braddock, VA
$214,563 median income
Governors Club, NC
$214,643 median income
Neshanic Station, NJ
$213,682 median income
Oradell, NJ
$214,736 median income
Centre Island, NY
$213,542 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Des Peres, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Des Peres, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.3% White 92.2% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 1.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 4.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Des Peres compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Des Peres (this city) 9,145 $214,167
Chillicothe 9,129 $51,231
Sunset Hills 9,113 $133,895
Richmond Heights 9,179 $90,670
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Des Peres, MO?

What is the population of Des Peres, MO? +

The population of Des Peres, MO stands at 9,145 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Des Peres, MO? +

Des Peres households earn a median of $214,167 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Des Peres? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Des Peres; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Des Peres, MO safe? +

Des Peres has a total crime rate of 4311.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Des Peres, MO? +

The median home value in Des Peres is $591,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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