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Moving to Webster Groves

Suburban / Historic · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

Historic streets, neighborhood centers, and an inner-ring sense of place.

The short version

Webster Groves had an estimated 23,450 residents in 2025. Census data for 2020–2024 reports a $387,600 median owner-occupied home value, $1,650 median gross rent, $115,227 median household income and a 19-minute mean commute.

What stands out

Webster Groves is an established St. Louis County community whose identity comes less from one master-planned center than from layers of older neighborhoods, local business districts, civic institutions, and parks. CityHub is building this profile from sourced facts plus local editorial context.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2020–2024
$387,600
as of 2024-12-31Source
Mean commute time
19 min
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median household income
$115,227
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median monthly owner costs with mortgage
$2,207/mo
as of 2024-12-31Source
Land area
5.93 square miles
as of 2024-12-31Source
Persons in poverty
4.2%
as of 2024-12-31Source
Per capita income
$69,320
as of 2024-12-31Source
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
as of 2024-12-31Source
The local picture

A feel for Webster Groves

These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.

Local snapshot

Estimated rent
$1,650/mo

Best for & local character

People who value established neighborhoodsPeople who want inner-ring access with suburban residential streetsHistoricSuburbanWalkableFamily

Highlights

  • 2025 population estimate: 23,450
  • Median owner-occupied home value: $387,600
  • Median household income: $115,227
  • 19-minute mean commute

How it scores

CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.

Walkability · modeled74
Transit · modeled58
School context · modeled86
Nightlife & dining · modeled64
Parks & outdoors · modeled76
Arts & culture · modeled78
Quiet & peaceful · modeled82
The decision brief

Is Webster Groves a good fit?

What stands out

Webster Groves combines city parks such as Blackburn Park with established residential streets and an inner-ring location. It is worth a closer look if you want a suburban home base while keeping city destinations within reach; compare blocks for the park and routes you would actually use.

Things to check
Test your commute

The published mean travel time to work is 19 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.

Source

Does this fit your actual move?

Compare Webster Groves 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
$387,600

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

I-44, Big Bend, Elm, Lockwood, and nearby I-64 provide regional access. Rail lines and local street patterns make exact route testing useful.

Schools

Which schools serve this address?

The address—not the city name—determines the schools

Webster Groves School District’s main secondary path runs through Hixson Middle School to Webster Groves High School, with elementary assignments among Avery, Bristol, Clark, Edgar Road, Givens and Hudson. The district publishes unusually detailed curriculum information, including AP-level academics, world languages, industrial technology, robotics, automotive coursework, fine arts and gifted services. Confirm the elementary assignment, then compare the programs and logistics that matter to the student rather than relying on the city label alone.

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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

The city reports 21 parks and more than 120 acres, with Blackburn Park and smaller neighborhood parks supporting everyday recreation.

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Old Webster, Old Orchard, Lockwood, and nearby Brentwood or Kirkwood services create several useful commercial nodes rather than one corridor.

Direct answers for movers

Questions about moving to Webster Groves

What is it like to live in Webster Groves?+

Webster Groves is an established St. Louis County community whose identity comes less from one master-planned center than from layers of older neighborhoods, local business districts, civic institutions, and parks. CityHub is building this profile from sourced facts plus local editorial context. Webster Groves combines city parks such as Blackburn Park with established residential streets and an inner-ring location. It is worth a closer look if you want a suburban home base while keeping city destinations within reach; compare blocks for the park and routes you would actually use.

What should I know about housing costs in Webster Groves?+

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $387,600 in Webster Groves. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

Source
What should movers know about schools in Webster Groves?+

Webster Groves School District’s main secondary path runs through Hixson Middle School to Webster Groves High School, with elementary assignments among Avery, Bristol, Clark, Edgar Road, Givens and Hudson. The district publishes unusually detailed curriculum information, including AP-level academics, world languages, industrial technology, robotics, automotive coursework, fine arts and gifted services. Confirm the elementary assignment, then compare the programs and logistics that matter to the student rather than relying on the city label alone. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.

Use the Missouri DESE school directory
What is commuting from Webster Groves like?+

I-44, Big Bend, Elm, Lockwood, and nearby I-64 provide regional access. Rail lines and local street patterns make exact route testing useful.

What costs should I consider before moving to Webster Groves?+

The published median owner-occupied value (data as of 2024-12-31) is $387,600 in Webster Groves. It is not a current listing price. Compare the full monthly cost of actual homes, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and any HOA fees.

Source
What should I verify before choosing a home in Webster Groves?+

The published mean travel time to work is 19 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Blackburn 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.

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Keep narrowing the decision

Put Webster Groves 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.

All “where to live” guides
Understand the geography

Map of Webster Groves

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

Open full map

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 Webster Groves.

Parks & outdoors

1 place
park

Blackburn Park

A major city park with trails, fields, courts and gardens.

421 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details

Family destinations

1 place
library

Webster Groves Public Library

The city's public library and community programming hub.

301 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details

Arts & culture

2 places
gallery

Old Orchard Gallery

A neighborhood gallery and event space in the Old Orchard district.

39 S Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details
history museum

Hawken House Museum

A historic house museum operated by the Webster Groves Historical Society.

1155 S Rock Hill Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details

Fitness & recreation

1 place
recreation center

Webster Groves Recreation Complex

The city's recreation complex with fitness, aquatic and ice facilities.

33 E Glendale Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details

Civic & everyday

1 place
government

Webster Groves City Hall

Webster Groves' municipal offices and city-service contact point.

4 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Official details
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