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Moving to St. Ann

Compact northwest inner-ring city · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

A small, practical suburb near Lambert with affordable housing, established streets, and fast highway access.

The short version

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.

What stands out

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.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates

Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.

Approximate population
13,000 people
Editorial estimate
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2020–2024
$126,600
as of 2024-12-31Source
Estimated monthly rent
$950/mo
Editorial estimate
Mean commute time, 2020–2024
21.1 min
as of 2024-12-31Source
Approximate land area
3.18 square miles
Editorial estimate
CityHub walkability rating
47/100
Editorial estimate
The local picture

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

First-time buyersAirport-area workersBudget-focused renters and ownersNorthwest CountyAffordableEstablishedAirport accessCompact

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.

Walkability47
Transit41
School context48
Nightlife & dining31
Parks & outdoors43
Arts & culture23
Quiet & peaceful52
The decision brief

Is St. Ann a good fit?

What stands out

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.

Things to check
Test your commute

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.

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Does this fit your actual move?

Compare St. Ann against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.

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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 owner-occupied home value
$126,600

A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.

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: 21.1 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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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 St. Ann. 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 St. Ann; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Direct answers for movers

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.

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What 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 directory
What 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.

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What 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.

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What 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.

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Keep narrowing the decision

Put 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.

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Understand the geography

Map of St. Ann

See where St. Ann sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.

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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 St. Ann.

Parks & outdoors

1 place
Municipal park

Tiemeyer Park

St. Ann's central municipal park, with recreation facilities, fields and community-event space.

Official details

Shopping & errands

1 place
Mixed-use district

The Crossings at Northwest

The redeveloped former Northwest Plaza area, now combining offices, services and civic uses.

Official details

Things to do

1 place
Municipal golf course

St. Ann Golf Course

A public nine-hole municipal golf course operated by the city.

Official details

Civic & everyday

2 places
LibraryNearby

St. Ann Branch Library

A St. Louis County Library branch serving St. Ann and nearby northwest-county communities.

Official details
Community center

St. Ann Community Center

The city's primary center for recreation programs, meetings and resident services.

Official details
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