Signals
River Grove
Mehlville
Climate
62 · Bottom 23%
vs72 · Top 40%
Physical resilience
69 · Top 38%
vs67 · Top 41%
Housing affordability
88 · Top 35%
vs95 · Top 21%
Access
97 · Top 29%
vs94 · Top 44%
Economic stability
66 · Top 37%
vs68 · Top 33%
Measured values
| Metric | River Grove | Mehlville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,451 | 29,805 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $69,858 | $67,071 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $34,837 | $40,133 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,371/sq mi | 3,986/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $241,800 | $218,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,214 | $1,066 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 55.6% | 66.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 31.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 6.2% | 7.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 85°F | 89°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 19°F | 24°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 37.9" | 40.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 5 mi | 17 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 24.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 36.3 | 42.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
River Grove
Elevated or high exposure: inland flooding.
Mehlville
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
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