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Walkable southwest-city neighborhood · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideBrick bungalows and local businesses along Macklind Avenue.
The short version
Southampton stands out for city convenience with residential calm. Key tradeoffs include smaller homes and limited transit.
What stands out
Southampton lies between Chippewa, Kingshighway, Eichelberger and Hampton. If you want a South City neighborhood with several edge corridors, compare the actual block and route to the shops or parks you would use.
The essentials
At a glance
Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.
- Affordability rating
- 67/100
- Family-life rating
- 58/100
- Walkability rating
- 72/100
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,036/mo
- Typical home value
- $235,000
Editorial estimate
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The local picture
A feel for Southampton
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 prioritizing bungalowsHouseholds seeking walkableMovers comfortable with smaller homes and limited transitBungalowsWalkableStable
Highlights
- city convenience with residential calm
- Bungalows
- Walkable
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability72
Transit60
School context54
Nightlife & dining64
Parks & outdoors59
Arts & culture80
Quiet & peaceful51
The decision brief
Is Southampton a good fit?
What stands out
Southampton lies between Chippewa, Kingshighway, Eichelberger and Hampton. If you want a South City neighborhood with several edge corridors, compare the actual block and route to the shops or parks you would use.
Things to check
Where the address matters in Southampton
Commercial streets and park destinations sit on different edges, so the walking experience varies by address. Test the real crossing and route to your preferred destination and visit the block at a normal traffic hour.
Does this fit your actual move?
Compare Southampton 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.
Rental price context
Check available rentals
No defensible community-wide rent figure is available for Southampton. Compare available rentals by size, location and included utilities.
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
How to test the commute
Southampton is positioned near Kingshighway, Hampton and I-44, giving it several workable routes toward downtown, the medical corridor and central County. The best commute depends on the exact address and destination, so compare highway and surface-street options before deciding.
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 Southampton. 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.
3
Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
St. Louis City school search by address
Enter the exact City address, then confirm the result with the school or district.
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
A few documented places in Southampton; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
A few documented places in Southampton; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Southampton
What is it like to live in Southampton?+
Southampton stands out for city convenience with residential calm. Key tradeoffs include smaller homes and limited transit. Southampton lies between Chippewa, Kingshighway, Eichelberger and Hampton. If you want a South City neighborhood with several edge corridors, compare the actual block and route to the shops or parks you would use.
What should I know about housing costs in Southampton?+
A comparable source-backed home-value or listing-price figure is not available for Southampton. Review current properties, housing types and conditions on the blocks you are considering.
What should movers know about schools in Southampton?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Southampton. 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.
Check St. Louis City school information by addressWhat is commuting from Southampton like?+
No verified community-wide commute time is available here for Southampton. Time the trip from a home you are considering to your own destinations at your usual travel hours.
What costs should I consider before moving to Southampton?+
A comparable source-backed price or rent figure is not available for Southampton. 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 Southampton?+
Commercial streets and park destinations sit on different edges, so the walking experience varies by address. Test the real crossing and route to your preferred destination and visit the block at a normal traffic hour. Macklind Avenue Business District 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 Southampton 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 walkability matters
See how Southampton fits into a broader St. Louis walkability search.
Read guideIf restaurants and nightlife matter
Put Southampton in context with other areas where going out is part of daily life.
Read guideSt. Louis City or County?
Compare specific homes and routines instead of treating City vs. County as a reputation contest.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Southampton
See where Southampton 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 Southampton.
Food & drink
2 placesIce cream shop
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
A locally founded ice cream shop on Southampton's Macklind commercial corridor.
Official detailsRestaurant and bakery
Russell's on Macklind
A neighborhood restaurant and bakery on Macklind Avenue.
Official detailsParks & outdoors
1 placeCity park
Francis Park
A large neighborhood park at the western edge of Southampton with paths, courts and community gathering space.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeNeighborhood business district
Macklind Avenue Business District
Southampton's walkable neighborhood commercial corridor with restaurants, shops and services.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
1 placeLibraryNearby
Buder Branch Library
A St. Louis Public Library branch on Hampton Avenue serving Southampton and nearby neighborhoods.
Official detailsDon’t choose in a vacuum
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