Median owner-occupied home value
$99,700
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
All communities
Complete relocation guide
Moving to Bellefontaine Neighbors
North County community · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideAn incorporated North County suburb with established neighborhoods, attainable housing, and direct access to major corridors.
The short version
Bellefontaine Neighbors is an established municipality in northeastern St. Louis County. Its housing stock is predominantly older and relatively attainable, with a location that keeps downtown and North County employment within the regional commute picture.
What stands out
Bellefontaine Neighbors is a compact incorporated city with postwar neighborhoods and direct access to Interstate 270 and major North County roads. It offers a municipal identity and established housing rather than newer master-planned development.\n\nHousing condition, municipal occupancy requirements, taxes, school assignment and proximity to major roads can materially affect an individual property decision.
The essentials
At a glance
The local picture
A feel for Bellefontaine Neighbors
These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.
Local snapshot
Best for & local character
North CountyEstablishedAccessible
Highlights
- 10,740 residents in the 2020 Census
- 4,614 housing units in the 2020 Census
- North County
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability48
Transit38
School context · modeled58
Nightlife & dining42
Parks & outdoors55
Arts & culture38
Quiet & peaceful58
The decision brief
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors a good fit?
What stands out
Bellefontaine Neighbors maintains eight city parks and a community center; St. Cyr Park has a playground, fields and courts. Consider it if a municipal park network would feature in your everyday life, and compare homes by the particular facilities you would use.
Things to check
Test your commute
The published mean travel time to work is 26.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.
SourceDoes this fit your actual move?
Compare Bellefontaine Neighbors against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
Homes & housing
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
Median gross rent
$1,151
Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Plan the daily trip
Commute & getting around
Published mean travel time to work: 26.5 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
SourceSchools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
1
Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
2
Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
3
Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
Missouri DESE school directory and map
DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
A few documented places in Bellefontaine Neighbors; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
A few documented places in Bellefontaine Neighbors; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Bellefontaine Neighbors
What is it like to live in Bellefontaine Neighbors?+
Bellefontaine Neighbors is a compact incorporated city with postwar neighborhoods and direct access to Interstate 270 and major North County roads. It offers a municipal identity and established housing rather than newer master-planned development.\n\nHousing condition, municipal occupancy requirements, taxes, school assignment and proximity to major roads can materially affect an individual property decision. Bellefontaine Neighbors maintains eight city parks and a community center; St. Cyr Park has a playground, fields and courts. Consider it if a municipal park network would feature in your everyday life, and compare homes by the particular facilities you would use.
What should I know about housing costs in Bellefontaine Neighbors?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $99,700 in Bellefontaine Neighbors. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Bellefontaine Neighbors?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Bellefontaine Neighbors. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.
Use the Missouri DESE school directoryWhat is commuting from Bellefontaine Neighbors like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 26.5 minutes for residents of Bellefontaine Neighbors. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.
SourceWhat costs should I consider before moving to Bellefontaine Neighbors?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,151/month in Bellefontaine Neighbors. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Bellefontaine Neighbors?+
The published mean travel time to work is 26.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Lewis & Clark Branch Library — Bellefontaine access is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
SourceKeep narrowing the decision
Put Bellefontaine Neighbors in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
Build around the commute
Compare Bellefontaine Neighbors around the trips your household will actually make.
Read guideWhere should you live in St. Louis?
Start with the life you want and use that to narrow the region.
Read guideMore house for the money
Decide whether more space, a bigger lot, another bedroom or a lower payment is the real goal.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Bellefontaine Neighbors
See where Bellefontaine Neighbors sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Around town
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Parks & outdoors
2 placesMunicipal parkNearby
St. Cyr Park
A city park serving nearby neighborhoods with outdoor recreation space.
Official detailsMunicipal park
Klein Park
A neighborhood park and recreation space in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Official detailsThings to do
1 placeNature areaNearby
Bellefontaine Conservation Area
A nearby conservation property offering woods and informal outdoor access.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
2 placesNearby libraryNearby
Lewis & Clark Branch Library — Bellefontaine access
A nearby county-library branch serving Bellefontaine Neighbors and surrounding communities.
Official detailsCivic center
Bellefontaine Neighbors Civic Center
The city's municipal and community-services hub.
Official detailsDon’t choose in a vacuum
Compare nearby alternatives
Choose other communities to see their facts and editorial ratings side by side.
Build your comparisonSources, dates & how we got here4 sources · expand
CityHub separates sourced facts from editorial guidance. Official data may describe different time periods; each fact shows its represented date when available.
St. Cyr ParkCity of Bellefontaine NeighborsReviewed 2026-09-23Bellefontaine Neighbors parksCity of Bellefontaine NeighborsReviewed 2026-09-232025 Census Gazetteer place filesU.S. Census BureauReviewed 2026-09-22American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimatesU.S. Census BureauReviewed 2026-09-22