What is the median household income in Webster Groves, MO?
The median household income in Webster Groves, MO is $115,227 (±$6,638) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,650 a month would take about $66,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Webster Groves, the median household income went from $102,759 in 2015–2019 to $115,227 in 2020–2024 (+12.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $115,227 (±$6,638)
- Median renter income
- $57,560 (±$11,323)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $66,000
Income in Webster Groves against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Webster Groves | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,227 (±$6,638) | $82,936 (±$1,390) | $70,702 (±$325) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $57,560 (±$11,323) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $147,696 (±$13,893) | $105,547 (±$1,450) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,650 (±$354) | $1,209 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Webster Groves, median household income is higher than in St. Louis County ($82,936).
It is also higher than in Missouri ($70,702).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In St. Louis County, Webster Groves ranks 22 of 97 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 1,154.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Webster Groves
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,650 a month ($19,800 a year) needs an income of about $66,000 a year.
The median renting household in Webster Groves earns $57,560 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,759 (±$6,552) | $115,227 (±$6,638) | +12.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,349 (±$125) | $1,650 (±$354) | +22.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $296,800 (±$11,656) | $387,600 (±$13,066) | +30.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Webster Groves
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves | — | $115,227 (±$6,638) | — |
| Shrewsbury | 1.4 mi | $80,757 (±$12,016) | Lower |
| Marlborough | 1.5 mi | $50,300 (±$14,258) | Lower |
| Glendale | 1.6 mi | $170,700 (±$29,281) | Higher |
| Rock Hill | 1.7 mi | $95,372 (±$17,390) | Lower |
| Oakland | 1.8 mi | $114,861 (±$14,162) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.3 mi | $99,719 (±$17,050) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 2.4 mi | $65,125 (±$9,560) | Lower |
| Crestwood | 2.4 mi | $107,169 (±$19,812) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shrewsbury, MO ($80,757), Marlborough, MO ($50,300), Rock Hill, MO ($95,372).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glendale, MO ($170,700).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Chesterfield | $133,037 (±$6,243) |
| 17 | Creve Coeur | $127,188 (±$14,384) |
| 18 | Ballwin | $124,626 (±$8,097) |
| 19 | Clayton | $123,000 (±$12,353) |
| 20 | Kirkwood | $121,270 (±$12,464) |
| 21 | Twin Oaks | $120,151 (±$32,730) |
| 22 | Webster Groves | $115,227 (±$6,638) |
| 23 | Oakland | $114,861 (±$14,162) |
| 24 | Ellisville | $113,309 (±$15,326) |
| 25 | Olivette | $111,660 (±$8,828) |
| 26 | Bel-Nor | $110,667 (±$14,478) |
| 27 | Eureka | $108,394 (±$6,090) |
| 28 | Crestwood | $107,169 (±$19,812) |
Showing 13 of 97 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Webster Groves
What is the median household income in Webster Groves?
The median household income in Webster Groves is $115,227 (±$6,638) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Webster Groves?
About $66,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,650 a month.
Have incomes in Webster Groves kept up with inflation?
In Webster Groves, the median household income went from $102,759 in 2015–2019 to $115,227 in 2020–2024 (+12.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Webster Groves?
The median renting household in Webster Groves, MO earns $57,560 (±$11,323) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster Groves city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Webster Groves city, Missouri (place:78154, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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