City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Wentzville, MO

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

45,734
Residents
$111,409
Median income
$302,700
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Wentzville - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Wentzville places in the 84th percentile for household income and the 70th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

84th
percentile, household income
66th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
70th
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: Wentzville, MO

Missouri's Wentzville is a small city, with 45,734 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $111,409 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.4%. Typical homes in Wentzville are valued around $302,700, and the median resident age is 35.7 years. Educational attainment runs 39.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 71.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 391 residential building permits were authorized in Wentzville (Construction Slowdown), down 30% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Wentzville reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 853.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Missouri scores 90.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,218 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Missouri's average monthly utility costs around $219 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 92.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

45,734 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$111,409 /yr

Poverty 3.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Wentzville compare to other US cities?

Wentzville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 66% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 70% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Missouri and the picture shifts: Wentzville ranks #55 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Wentzville 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 Wentzville's strongest outlier among Missouri cities

Among the 833 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Wentzville ranks #63 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Wentzville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#53 of 842
94th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#108 of 875
69th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#63 of 833
92nd percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#674 of 875
22nd percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#94 of 875
89th 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.

84thIncome percentile
70thSafety percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income · 70th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Wentzville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Wentzville'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 67 Avg. percentile National median
Wentzville'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 Wentzville's home value compares nationally

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

$302,700 34th percentile more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $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. Wentzville $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 - Wentzville, MO Wentzville, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MO median $111,409/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%
Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 39.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.0%

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

Population
45,734
Median Income
$111,409
Median Home Value
$302,700
Median Age
35.7
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
853.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
109.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
744.2
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.

Schools

Total Schools
16
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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44,000 residents46,000 residents48,000 residents50,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 45,293 residents 49,495 residents ▲ +9.3%
Wentzville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
391
housing units authorized
Single-Family
319
detached homes
Multifamily
72
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 558
2020 332
2021 775
2022 232
2023 278
2024 391

Permit volume decreased 30% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.6%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
16.4%

Based on 22,977 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 Wentzville 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
92.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Jefferson City
42,565 people
Chesterfield
49,591 people
Cape Girardeau
40,047 people
Florissant
51,915 people
Joplin
52,218 people
Wildwood
35,168 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wentzville's 45,734 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Plainfield, IL
45,705 people
Hackensack, NJ
45,768 people
Haltom City, TX
45,681 people
Altamonte Springs, FL
45,657 people
Pahrump, NV
45,811 people
Charlottesville, VA
45,863 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wentzville's $111,409 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Peachtree City, GA
$111,421 median income
Santa Cruz, CA
$111,427 median income
Grapevine, TX
$111,438 median income
Cheat Lake, WV
$111,379 median income
Yaphank, NY
$111,375 median income
Washoe Valley, NV
$111,371 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.9% White 87.0% Black or African American 5.7% Asian 2.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.6% Two or more races 4.6% 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 Wentzville 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
Wentzville (this city) 45,734 $111,409
Jefferson City 42,565 $67,205
Chesterfield 49,591 $133,380
Cape Girardeau 40,047 $54,870
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wentzville, MO?

What is the population of Wentzville, MO? +

Wentzville, MO has a population of 45,734 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wentzville, MO? +

In Wentzville, the typical household earns $111,409 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wentzville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wentzville; 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 Wentzville, MO safe? +

Wentzville has a total crime rate of 853.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Wentzville, MO? +

The median home value in Wentzville is $302,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, 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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