A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Moving to St. Ann
Compact northwest inner-ring city · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA small, practical suburb near Lambert with affordable housing, established streets, and fast highway access.
St. Ann offers modest detached homes, apartments and a compact municipal footprint close to Lambert airport and I-70. It can deliver practical pricing and short trips to northwest-county employment, with tradeoffs including aircraft noise, older housing and uneven commercial corridors.
St. Ann is a small incorporated city in northwest St. Louis County. Much of its housing is mid-century and relatively compact. Buyers should inspect older systems and foundations, compare airport noise exposure, verify school assignment and consider how proximity to I-70 affects both access and traffic.
At a glance
Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.
- Approximate population
- 13,000 people
- Estimated monthly rent
- $950/mo
- Approximate land area
- 3.18 square miles
- CityHub walkability rating
- 47/100
A feel for St. Ann
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
Highlights
- Relatively attainable housing
- Lambert and I-70 access
- Compact established neighborhoods
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Is St. Ann a good fit?
Tiemeyer Park combines trails, sports facilities and a lake, giving St. Ann residents more than a single-use green space. If you expect to use those features, compare prospective homes by the route to the park and the facilities you would visit.
The published mean travel time to work is 21.1 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 St. Ann against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
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.
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.
Commute & getting around
Published mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
SourceWhich schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in St. Ann. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.
Parks & recreation
A few documented places in St. Ann; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Everyday life
A few documented places in St. Ann; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Questions about moving to St. Ann
What is it like to live in St. Ann?+
St. Ann is a small incorporated city in northwest St. Louis County. Much of its housing is mid-century and relatively compact. Buyers should inspect older systems and foundations, compare airport noise exposure, verify school assignment and consider how proximity to I-70 affects both access and traffic. Tiemeyer Park combines trails, sports facilities and a lake, giving St. Ann residents more than a single-use green space. If you expect to use those features, compare prospective homes by the route to the park and the facilities you would visit.
What should I know about housing costs in St. Ann?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $126,600 in St. Ann. 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 St. Ann?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in St. Ann. 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 St. Ann like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 21.1 minutes for residents of St. Ann. 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 St. Ann?+
The published median owner-occupied value (data as of 2024-12-31) is $126,600 in St. Ann. It is not a current listing price. Compare the full monthly cost of actual homes, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and any HOA fees.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in St. Ann?+
The published mean travel time to work is 21.1 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. The Crossings at Northwest 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.
SourcePut St. Ann 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 St. Ann 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 guideMap of St. Ann
See where St. Ann 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.
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in St. Ann.
Parks & outdoors
1 placeTiemeyer Park
St. Ann's central municipal park, with recreation facilities, fields and community-event space.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeThe Crossings at Northwest
The redeveloped former Northwest Plaza area, now combining offices, services and civic uses.
Official detailsThings to do
1 placeSt. Ann Golf Course
A public nine-hole municipal golf course operated by the city.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
2 placesSt. Ann Branch Library
A St. Louis County Library branch serving St. Ann and nearby northwest-county communities.
Official detailsSt. Ann Community Center
The city's primary center for recreation programs, meetings and resident services.
Official detailsCompare nearby alternatives
Choose other communities to see their facts and editorial ratings side by side.
Build your comparisonSources, dates & how we got here1 sources · expand
CityHub separates sourced facts from editorial guidance. Official data may describe different time periods; each fact shows its represented date when available.