Median owner-occupied home value
$109,900
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
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Moving to Ferguson
Historic inner-ring suburban city · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA compact North County city with a traditional civic core, rail transit and a broad range of older housing.
The short version
Ferguson offers a recognizable downtown, municipal parks, a public library and MetroLink access near its southern edge. Housing costs are lower than in many central-county municipalities, with more block-to-block variation in property upkeep, traffic and transit convenience.
What stands out
Ferguson had an estimated 17,953 residents in 2025 within 6.17 square miles. Its built form includes older detached homes, small multifamily properties, a traditional commercial core and several major-road edges.
What to understand
The compact scale puts many civic anchors close together, but the experience changes from block to block. Tour the surrounding streets, compare renovation needs, and price taxes and insurance alongside the home itself.
The essentials
At a glance
The local picture
A feel for Ferguson
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
People comparing older homes at lower citywide valuesResidents who value a compact civic coreHouseholds willing to inspect block-level conditions and commute detailsTraditional civic coreOlder housing stockMetroLink accessMunicipal parks
Highlights
- 17,953 residents in the 2025 Census estimate
- 48.2% owner-occupied housing, 2020–2024
- $109,900 median owner-occupied housing value, 2020–2024
- 24.0-minute mean travel time to work, 2020–2024
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability · modeled48
Transit · modeled63
School context · modeled58
Nightlife & dining · modeled48
Parks & outdoors · modeled58
Arts & culture · modeled46
Quiet & peaceful · modeled60
The decision brief
Is Ferguson a good fit?
What stands out
Ferguson's southern area has MetroLink access that can be useful for trips aligned with the rail network. If that connection matters, compare homes by their actual route to the station and the destinations it serves.
Things to check
Block-level variation
Block and property conditions can change over short distances. Walk the prospective street, inspect the home and nearby parcels and test both the transit and driving routes instead of using a citywide average.
Does this fit your actual move?
Compare Ferguson 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.
Owner-occupied homes
48.2%
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$1,119/mo
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
Test rail and road trips
The Census mean commute was 24.0 minutes. Compare the complete door-to-door transit trip with the same drive at the time you would actually travel.
Schools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
Ferguson addresses are served by Ferguson-Florissant School District. Its secondary options include McCluer High, McCluer North High, the STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley, Cross Keys Middle, Ferguson Middle and the Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center. District programs include AP, IB, dual credit and career/technical education. The address determines the elementary assignment, but the district’s actual campuses and programs provide a much more useful comparison than a generic boundary warning.
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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.
Official school and district resources
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
January-Wabash Memorial Park and Forestwood Park are major local anchors, while the Ferguson Community Center supports year-round recreation.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
Downtown and North Florissant Road carry many civic and service needs, but groceries and regional shopping may require trips beyond the central core.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Ferguson
What is it like to live in Ferguson?+
Ferguson had an estimated 17,953 residents in 2025 within 6.17 square miles. Its built form includes older detached homes, small multifamily properties, a traditional commercial core and several major-road edges. The compact scale puts many civic anchors close together, but the experience changes from block to block. Tour the surrounding streets, compare renovation needs, and price taxes and insurance alongside the home itself. Ferguson can fit people who value older architecture and a compact civic core and are prepared to evaluate conditions street by street.
What should I know about housing costs in Ferguson?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $109,900 in Ferguson. 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 Ferguson?+
Ferguson addresses are served by Ferguson-Florissant School District. Its secondary options include McCluer High, McCluer North High, the STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley, Cross Keys Middle, Ferguson Middle and the Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center. District programs include AP, IB, dual credit and career/technical education. The address determines the elementary assignment, but the district’s actual campuses and programs provide a much more useful comparison than a generic boundary warning. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.
Use the Missouri DESE school directoryWhat is commuting from Ferguson like?+
The Census mean commute was 24.0 minutes. Compare the complete door-to-door transit trip with the same drive at the time you would actually travel.
What costs should I consider before moving to Ferguson?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,119/month in Ferguson. 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 Ferguson?+
Block and property conditions can change over short distances. Walk the prospective street, inspect the home and nearby parcels and test both the transit and driving routes instead of using a citywide average. Jeske Park 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.
Keep narrowing the decision
Put Ferguson 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 Ferguson 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 Ferguson
See where Ferguson sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
Mapped places in this guide
6 verified locationsJeske Park211 Thoroughman Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135Forestwood Park806 Ferguson Ave, Ferguson, MO 63130January-Wabash Memorial Park501 N Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135Ferguson Municipal Public Library35 N Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135Ferguson Community Center1050 Smith Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135Ferguson City Hall110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
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 Ferguson.
Parks & outdoors
3 placesparks
Jeske Park
Neighborhood park in Ferguson.
211 Thoroughman Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135
Official details parks
Forestwood Park
Municipal park and outdoor recreation area.
806 Ferguson Ave, Ferguson, MO 63130
Official details parks
January-Wabash Memorial Park
Central municipal park with lake and recreation facilities.
501 N Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135
Official details Things to do
1 placethings_to_do
Ferguson Community Center
Municipal recreation and community-program facility.
1050 Smith Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135
Official details Civic & everyday
2 placesservices
Ferguson Municipal Public Library
Independent municipal public library serving Ferguson.
35 N Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135
Official details services
Ferguson City Hall
Municipal government center in Ferguson’s civic core.
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Official details Don’t choose in a vacuum
Compare nearby alternatives
Compare University City
University City offers denser mixed-use districts and stronger central-county access, generally at higher citywide housing values.
Compare Hazelwood
Hazelwood emphasizes highway and employment access with a different mix of subdivisions and commercial corridors.
Compare Florissant
Florissant is larger, more suburban in pattern and offers a broader municipal recreation network.
Sources, dates & how we got here3 sources · expand
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