The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63040 sells for about $489,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,691 a month.
ZIP 63040 — Wildwood
The 63040 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand for suburban residential properties. While inventory levels are sufficient, buyers are exercising caution due to interest rate sensitivity, leading to a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban space and high-quality schools, as well as professionals commuting to the St. Louis metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% 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 4.0% · poverty 1.9% — 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 5.0%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 63040, St. Louis County, 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.
Wildwood generally reports low crime rates compared to the broader St. Louis metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Rockwood School District, which is recognized for strong academic performance.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and wind events, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in designated floodplains.
Economic momentum is driven by suburban residential development and proximity to major St. Louis employment hubs, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance and commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Louis County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district, municipal, and special district levies.
Commuters typically rely on personal vehicles for access to St. Louis employment centers via major highway corridors like I-44 and MO-109.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities, including the Rockwoods Reservation, numerous community parks, and proximity to the Meramec River.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and low vacancy rates, with limited short-term rental inventory compared to urban centers.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, with many residents commuting to the broader St. Louis employment market.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with limited public transit options available within the immediate ZIP code.
Development is focused on maintaining suburban character while allowing for controlled residential and commercial growth in designated zones.
The St. Louis County Assessor conducts biennial property assessments to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, fire protection, and library districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to fire protection services.
Missouri has experienced stable domestic migration patterns with moderate growth in suburban counties.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Large conservation area offering hiking trails and nature education.
Central hub for local retail, dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.