Published mean travel time to work: 27.9 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
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Moving to Ellisville
Established West County suburb · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA practical West County city with established subdivisions, parks, and everyday retail along Manchester Road.
The short version
Ellisville offers an owner-oriented suburban environment with established neighborhoods, a strong household-income profile and extensive daily services along Manchester Road. It is quieter than denser inner-ring communities but more car-dependent and farther from central employment nodes.
What stands out
Ellisville sits in western St. Louis County between Ballwin and Wildwood. Detached homes dominate, with townhomes and apartments adding some variety. Manchester Road is the main commercial spine and can be congested; buyers should compare access routes, subdivision age, school assignment and municipal boundaries.
The essentials
At a glance
Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.
- Approximate population
- 10,315 people
- Estimated monthly rent
- $1,538/mo
- Approximate land area
- 4.37 square miles
- CityHub walkability rating
- 43/100
Editorial estimate
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The local picture
A feel for Ellisville
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
Families seeking West CountyBuyers wanting established subdivisionsResidents prioritizing parks and quiet streetsWest CountyEstablishedSuburbanParksFamily-oriented
Highlights
- 2025 population estimate: 10,315
- 74.5% owner-occupied
- Manchester Road services
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability43
Transit20
School context78
Nightlife & dining33
Parks & outdoors77
Arts & culture28
Quiet & peaceful78
The decision brief
Is Ellisville a good fit?
What stands out
Bluebird Park is Ellisville's largest park, with trails, recreation facilities and an aquatic center. It offers a concrete reason to consider the city for households that would use those amenities often; compare the route from the home.
Things to check
Test your commute
The published mean travel time to work is 27.9 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 Ellisville 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.
No reliable community-wide price benchmark
CityHub does not have a defensible community-level home-value or rent figure for Ellisville. Rather than show a weak estimate, compare current homes or rentals by property type and location, then verify taxes, insurance, utilities and other recurring costs for the exact address.
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
Schools
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 Ellisville. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
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Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
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Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
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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 Ellisville; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
A few documented places in Ellisville; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Ellisville
What is it like to live in Ellisville?+
Ellisville sits in western St. Louis County between Ballwin and Wildwood. Detached homes dominate, with townhomes and apartments adding some variety. Manchester Road is the main commercial spine and can be congested; buyers should compare access routes, subdivision age, school assignment and municipal boundaries. Bluebird Park is Ellisville's largest park, with trails, recreation facilities and an aquatic center. It offers a concrete reason to consider the city for households that would use those amenities often; compare the route from the home.
What should I know about housing costs in Ellisville?+
A comparable source-backed home-value or listing-price figure is not available for Ellisville. Review current properties, housing types and conditions on the blocks you are considering.
What should movers know about schools in Ellisville?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Ellisville. 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 Ellisville like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 27.9 minutes for residents of Ellisville. 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 Ellisville?+
A comparable source-backed price or rent figure is not available for Ellisville. Use current property offers and confirm taxes, insurance, utilities and other costs at the specific address.
What should I verify before choosing a home in Ellisville?+
The published mean travel time to work is 27.9 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Manchester Road — Ellisville 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 Ellisville 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.
If parks and outdoor access matter
Compare Ellisville with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.
Read guideWhat exactly is West County?
Understand what locals mean by West County before treating the entire area like one housing market.
Read guideWest County or St. Charles County?
See where the housing looks similar and where the daily geography starts to diverge.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Ellisville
See where Ellisville 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 Ellisville.
Parks & outdoors
1 placeMunicipal park
Bluebird Park
Ellisville's principal park, with trails, athletic fields and community-event facilities.
Official detailsFamily destinations
1 placeAquatic center
The Edge Aquatic Center
The city's seasonal public aquatic facility in Bluebird Park.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeCommercial corridor
Manchester Road — Ellisville
The city's primary corridor for retail, restaurants, groceries and everyday services.
Official detailsThings to do
1 placeAthletic complex
Ellisville Athletic Association Complex
A community complex supporting youth baseball, softball and organized recreation.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
1 placeLibrary
Daniel Boone Branch Library
A major St. Louis County Library branch serving Ellisville and west county.
Official detailsDon’t choose in a vacuum
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