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Diversified living at St. Louis’ core
It’s hard to walk down any one block in Downtown St. Louis without passing multiple attractions. This neighborhood, off the banks of the Mississippi River, is the core of the city. It’s where Busch Stadium comes alive with fans for Cardinals baseball games. It’s where people can chow down on St. Louis-style barbecue at Sugarfire or grab toasted ravioli, one of the city’s signature dishes, from Imo’s Pizza. And it’s all available in the shadow of the Gateway Arch, perhaps St. Louis’ most recognizable landmark and the tallest monument in the entire country.
“There are a mix of reasons why people live there,” says Bryan Young, the owner of Young Realty Group, LLC., and who has almost 30 years of industry experience. “Some of it’s proximity to the amenities. Some of it is convenience to work or public transportation. Some of it is because it’s extremely accessible — you can get there with MetroLink, with the buses. You don’t necessarily have to have a car, between Uber, Lyft and other services like that. You can live an entirely different lifestyle than you would if you were in a suburb.”
Downtown St. Louis features a bustling atmosphere with food, drinks, and entertainment options.
Take in the view of the Arch and the field on Cardinals opening day.
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From Sugarfire to Carmine’s, there’s no shortage of restaurants here
There’s a wide variety of places to eat around Downtown, covering many tastes. “It’s hard to pick a favorite,” Young says. Sugarfire Smokehouse is among the well-known options here, named the best barbecue in the area in St. Louis Magazine’s A-List readers’ choice awards. “When I want to get my BBQ on, I go down to Sugarfire Smokehouse. It’s a favorite here in St. Louis,” says Adam Briggs, a Realtor with Re/Max Gold and a St. Louis native. The headquarters for the St. Louis-based Imo’s Pizza is Downtown, too. Imo’s is known in part for its St. Louis-style pizza, with a thin crust, square cut and “Provel” cheese, which is a combination of cheddar, provolone and Swiss. But Imo’s also has toasted ravioli, which is really deep-fried ravioli and is a St. Louis specialty. Carmine’s Steak House is another fixture here, open since 1934 and a spot where dishes like the lobster bites are well-liked in addition to the steaks.
There’s a handful of retail spots Downtown, too, from DGX, which is a smaller version of Dollar General, to LUXE Department Store, which sells designer clothing. A Schnucks grocery store is also here, for groceries and other essentials. There’s a CVS Pharmacy within Schnucks, too.
The City Foundry offers residents a variety of local craft beers.
Try the amazing cheddar bacon popover at Salt + Smoke in Downtown St. Louis.
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Repurposed history makes up most of Downtown’s housing
Downtown is densely constructed, with high-rise office buildings woven around the stadium, arenas and other attractions. Most of the housing here is high-rise style as well, made up mainly of modern condos within repurposed structures built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s true urban living, Young says. “You’re talking about the varied history of St. Louis,” Briggs says. “Many of the buildings are old retail or manufacturing or office buildings that have been converted. So you have large windows. Often very solid construction.” While a lot of these buildings maintain a classic aesthetic on the outside, including Italianate styling, many have been modernized inside. Contemporary fixtures and appliances mesh with exposed brick and pipes that hearken to the buildings’ historical past. “You can get that raw, industrial feel with the brick and timber, or the sophisticated feel from a soft loft,” Briggs says. “The latter is better for those coming from a single-family home.” The Downtown area has quite a few apartments, too — 86% of the population here are renters. But those looking to purchase one of the condos in the neighborhood can expect to pay anywhere from $100,000 to $600,000 based on the square footage.
Green space coexists with urban amenities
This bustling part of town doesn’t come without places where people can escape to a bit of nature. The area has multiple parks, many between Market and Chestnut streets. The list includes the 2-acre Kiener Plaza Park, where there’s a playground and open lawn space. Citygarden Sculpture Park offers a lush collection of trees, flowers and shrubs around a series of almost 30 sculptures from all around the globe. Gateway Arch National Park is the centerpiece of Downtown’s park network, the nation’s smallest national park at 91 acres but home to the 630-foot-tall arch. The arch, completed in 1965, recognizes St. Louis’ history as the Gateway of the West during the 19th century.
Sports lovers in the area have the 46,000-seat Busch Stadium for Cardinals baseball games in the spring, summer and fall, and soccer lovers have the 22,423-seat Energizer Park to watch St. Louis City SC, a Major League Soccer team that played its first season in 2023. The Enterprise Center can fit more than 18,000 for Blues hockey games in the fall, winter and spring. A variety of concerts and other shows take place at the Enterprise Center, too. “It depends on the time of year, but a lot of times you’ll find people who are tailgating in anticipation of the game. You get all the social activities that go with that,” Briggs says, describing the game atmospheres for St. Louis sports teams Downtown. “On some weekends you can go to two or three or even four sporting events in the same weekend. Just depends on how the seasons overlap.”
Modern sculpture and lush greenery await at Citygarden.
Relax and recharge at Gateway Mall Park.
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Whether music or ice skating, Downtown hosts a range of programming
The Downtown area is where locals can find multiple annual city traditions. One of them is the Blues at the Arch Festival in August at the Gateway Arch National Park, which includes two days of concerts and 10 performers. The Ameren’s Thanks-For-Giving Parade traces along Market Street Downtown each Thanksgiving Day and features some 30 dozen floats, bands and other groups. Winterfest is open Downtown every weekend from late November to late December at Kiener Plaza in front of the Gateway Arch National Park and features an ice skating rink, the opportunity to make s’mores and a fireworks show for New Year’s Eve. All of these events share one quality in particular. “What’s really cool is a lot of the stuff in St. Louis is totally free,” Young says.
Bring your friends to Kiener Plaza for the Downtown St. Louis Winterfest.
Celebrate America's birthday in St. Louis style - catch the vibrant parade on July 4th.
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MetroLink adds an additional method of transportation
Both Interstates 44 and 64 cut through Downtown, opening up the rest of the region. Drivers here can take I-44 to I-70 for the 14-mile drive to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, for example. I-64 is a link to the 365-bed SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. There are several stops in the MetroBus system around the neighborhood, too, as well as three stops in the city’s MetroLink network, a light rail service with 38 stations. The service extends to places like the Lambert International Airport.
Vashon flies high on the court
The city’s Saint Louis Public Schools system carries a C rating on Niche. A student’s path can vary depending on where they live, but they may start at the C-minus-rated Patrick Henry Downtown Academy Elementary School, where an afterschool program provides expanded instruction. Yeatman-Liddell Preparatory Middle has a C-minus grade, too, and is one of just a couple St. Louis schools with a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, where students can use technology such as 3D printers and virtual reality. The area’s D-plus-rated Vashon High is known in part for its standout boys basketball program, which has 15 state titles. Students can also apply to attend an SLPS magnet or choice school outside of their zone.
Vashon High School enrolls 577 students in grades 9-12.
Patrick Henry Elementary School holds an overall rating of D+ from Niche.
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Crime
Crime Downtown has been high — the CAP Index Crime Score here is 10, while the national average is 4. Instances of crimes such as assault, theft from motor vehicles and vandalism are most prevalent, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department statistics. However, according to data released by the City of St. Louis, crimes against a person Downtown were down 45.3% in October 2024 in comparison to October 2023 and crimes against property were down 32.7%. The city has taken steps like implementing security and license plate cameras and increasing patrols to try to cut down on crime Downtown.
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Parks in this Area
Poelker Park
Citygarden
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Kiener Plaza
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Gateway Mall
Gateway Arch National Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Trails
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
23 min drive
Train
8Th And Pine
Train
Stadium
Train
Convention Center
Train
Arch-Laclede's Landing
Bus
Tucker Blvd & Market St N & E
Bus
9th Street & Lucas Nb
Bus
6th St & Pine St S & W
Bus
Market8th2 S & W
Bus
Broadway & Locust Sb
Bus
6th St & Locust St S & W
Bus
Chouteau & 10th Street Wb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Saint Louis
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
10
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
10
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Saint Louis, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $230,897, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,292
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,703
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,697
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.5%
% Population in Labor Force
81.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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