Moving to Tower Grove South

Tower Grove South had 12,719 residents and 6,961 housing units in the 2020 Census. Much of the neighborhood consists of closely spaced brick homes and small apartment buildings, with commercial activity concentrated along South Grand and Morgan Ford. Tower Grove Park is immediately north. The tradeoffs are street parking, older-building maintenance, and uneven walking distance to services depending on the block. CityHub does not show an unsupported neighborhood-level home price or rent estimate. Tower Grove South spans Arsenal to Chippewa between South Grand and Kingshighway. If access to the park or South Grand is your draw, compare homes by the actual walk and crossings rather than the neighborhood name.

Realtor.com reports a median listing price (data as of 2026-08-31) of $269,000 for Tower Grove South. That is a snapshot of asking prices in the listing market, not a sold price, appraisal, or promise that a particular home will be available at that number.

Tower Grove South residents are within St. Louis Public Schools, with address-based assignments that can vary across the neighborhood. Families may also consider citywide SLPS magnets and charter schools such as Gateway Science Academy South, along with private schools in the surrounding south-city area. The decision should compare the assigned elementary and secondary path against application requirements, transportation, grade span and program fit—not treat Tower Grove South as its own district. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.

Kingshighway, Grand, Arsenal, Chippewa, and nearby I-44 provide multiple routes. Parking, bus access, and block-level walkability matter as much as regional drive time.

A comparable source-backed price or rent figure is not available for Tower Grove South. Use current property offers and confirm taxes, insurance, utilities and other costs at the specific address.

Tower Grove Park lies across Arsenal, so a block near Chippewa has a different trip to a park entrance than one near Arsenal. Walk the route and check the prospective street's traffic and housing condition. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department — Second 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.