The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63110 sells for about $378,267, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,240 a month.
ZIP 63110 — City of St. Louis
The 63110 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $378,267, supported by strong demand near the Cortex and Botanical Garden hubs. While inventory remains tight at 76 active listings, the market faces structural challenges including high vacancy rates and school district performance concerns. Overall, the area is seeing steady interest from urban professionals, though price growth has lagged behind other parts of the metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for urban-focused professionals and investors who value proximity to major cultural anchors and employment hubs, though it requires a high tolerance for the complexities of historic urban property management.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 63110, St. Louis City, MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 63110 area remain a significant concern, with reported incidents consistently higher than the regional average for the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Public schools serving the area are part of the St. Louis Public Schools district, which generally faces challenges with performance metrics and accountability ratings compared to suburban counterparts.
The area is identified as having elevated FEMA risk scores, particularly regarding flood and storm-related hazards, which influences local property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Cortex Innovation Community and the Missouri Botanical Garden, though broader infrastructure development remains focused on urban revitalization efforts.
Property taxes are assessed by the St. Louis City Assessor; the rate is a composite of municipal, school district, and special taxing district levies, with no state-level property tax.
Residents benefit from central access to major corridors like I-64 and I-44, providing relatively short commute times to downtown St. Louis and the central business district.
The ZIP is anchored by Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden, offering extensive green space, walking trails, and cultural events within immediate reach.
The rental market exhibits high vacancy pressure at approximately 12.3%, with a mix of long-term residents and investor-owned properties catering to the nearby medical and university workforce.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Cortex Innovation Community, Washington University Medical Campus, and the Missouri Botanical Garden, creating a strong demand for housing from researchers and medical professionals.
The area is served by a grid of city streets with access to MetroLink light rail stations nearby, facilitating transit-oriented commuting to the downtown core.
Development is largely characterized by the adaptive reuse of historic structures and targeted infill projects within the Shaw and Botanical Heights neighborhoods.
The St. Louis City Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically occurring on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to St. Louis Public Schools district taxes and various municipal service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's urban density and historical risk profile, with higher costs often associated with older housing stock.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A historic 289-acre park featuring walking paths, pavilions, and frequent community events.
A world-renowned botanical research institution and public garden.
A vibrant corridor known for its nightlife, dining, and local businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.