New Construction
New construction is concentrated in St. Charles County, in Wentzville, O'Fallon, and Lake St. Louis, with homes from $280,000 to $480,000 in growing communities.
St. Louis, Missouri · New Homes
New homes in St. Louis.
St. Louis offers some of the most undervalued urban and suburban housing in any major Midwest metro, with historic brick architecture in the city proper available well below $300,000, and new construction in St. Charles County delivering extraordinary square footage per dollar.
New construction is concentrated in St. Charles County, in Wentzville, O'Fallon, and Lake St. Louis, with homes from $280,000 to $480,000 in growing communities.
At a glance
St. Louis market snapshot
Median Home Price
$240,000
Median Rent
$1,150
Market Trend
Stable
Cost of Living Index
92
Why St. Louis
What makes St. Louis different
Why People Move Here
Affordability and Washington University and healthcare economy and Boeing aerospace employment and historic urban neighborhoods at exceptional value
Schools
Rockwood School District and Parkway School District in west St. Louis County consistently rank among Missouri highest-performing districts, driving significant demand in Chesterfield, Ballwin, and Wildwood.
Top Neighborhoods
Chesterfield, Clayton, Ballwin, Wildwood, O'Fallon, Wentzville, and Edwardsville IL
Major Employers
Boeing defense and space operations in St. Louis and Edward Jones financial services headquarters and Centene Corporation and Emerson Electric global headquarters and Washington University medical school and BJC HealthCare system
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Common questions
St. Louis FAQ
Is St. Louis a good place to buy a home?
St. Louis offers exceptional housing value with most affordable prices of any major metro combined with strong healthcare and aerospace employment.
What is the median home price in St. Louis?
The median home price in St. Louis is approximately $240,000 making it one of the most affordable large metros with historic urban properties available well below.
Which St. Louis suburbs have the most new construction?
Wentzville, O'Fallon, and Lake St. Louis in St. Charles County lead St. Louis metro in new home activity.
Is St. Louis good for real estate investors?
St. Louis offers accessible entry prices and strong rental demand from Washington University and Saint Louis University and healthcare system workers.
What is driving St. Louis housing stability?
Boeing aerospace operations and Edward Jones, Centene Corporation, and Washington University health system and Emerson Electric and diversified manufacturing economy maintain demand.
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