What percentage of people rent in Wellston, MO?
50.7% (±13.2 points) of the occupied homes in Wellston, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 398 renting households against 387 that own their home.
In Wellston, the share of households that rent went from 71.1% in 2015–2019 to 50.7% in 2020–2024 (−20.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 50.7% (±13.2 points)
- Renting households
- 398 (±120)
- Median renter income
- $30,227 (±$4,746)
Who rents and who owns in Wellston
| Wellston | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 50.7% (±13.2 points) | 30.8% (±0.5 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 398 (±120) | 127,319 (±2,340) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 387 (±153) | 286,530 (±2,415) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.7 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $30,227 (±$4,746) | $49,422 (±$1,284) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $64,219 (±$22,840) | $105,547 (±$1,450) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Wellston, the renter share is higher than in St. Louis County (30.8%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (31.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In St. Louis County, Wellston ranks 21 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Wellston has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 71.1% (±6.8 points) | 50.7% (±13.2 points) | −20.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$109) | $1,005 (±$192) | +8.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $25,355 (±$2,759) | $44,957 (±$33,792) | +77.3% | No measurable change 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.
Households that rent in places near Wellston
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | — | 50.7% (±13.2 points) | — |
| Pagedale | 0.8 mi | 52.9% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsdale | 0.8 mi | 67.7% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Velda Village Hills | 1.2 mi | 41.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Velda City | 1.3 mi | 39.7% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uplands Park | 1.4 mi | 22.8% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Beverly Hills | 1.6 mi | 51.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 1.6 mi | 9.9% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Pine Lawn | 1.7 mi | 72.8% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Uplands Park, MO (22.8%), Greendale, MO (9.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pine Lawn, MO (72.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Jennings | 54.9% (±5.7 points) |
| 16 | Bel-Ridge | 53.4% (±10.3 points) |
| 17 | Pagedale | 52.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 18 | Ferguson | 51.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 19 | Beverly Hills | 51.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 20 | Spanish Lake | 50.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 21 | Wellston | 50.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Valley Park | 47.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Vinita Park | 47.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Berkeley | 47.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Country Club Hills | 47.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 26 | Breckenridge Hills | 46.2% (±10.3 points) |
| 27 | Richmond Heights | 45.7% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 98 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 Wellston
How many renters are there in Wellston?
Wellston has an estimated 398 (±120) renting households, 50.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Wellston?
In Wellston, the share of households that rent went from 71.1% in 2015–2019 to 50.7% in 2020–2024 (−20.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Wellston?
A renting household in Wellston has 2.5 people on average, against 1.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Wellston?
The median renting household in Wellston, MO has an income of $30,227 (±$4,746) a year, against $64,219 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellston 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 Wellston city, Missouri (place:78370, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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