The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63124 sells for about $850,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,961 a month.
ZIP 63124 — Ladue
The 63124 housing market remains robust, characterized by high median home values and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's premier school districts and proximity to the Clayton business hub, keeping the market competitive despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier school districts, professionals working in the Clayton business core, and downsizers looking for luxury housing in a stable, established community.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 2.1% — 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 3.5%/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 4.1%/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 63124, 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.
The area reports low crime rates compared to the broader St. Louis metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary concern. Trends remain stable with consistent community-based safety initiatives.
The ZIP is served by highly-rated public school districts, including Clayton and Ladue, which are consistently ranked among the top in Missouri for academic performance and college readiness.
The area has a low risk for major natural disasters, though standard insurance coverage for wind and storm damage is recommended due to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major employment hubs in Clayton and downtown St. Louis, with ongoing high-end residential and mixed-use redevelopment projects.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Louis County based on market value, with rates varying by specific municipal and school district levies. No state-level property tax exists, and exemptions are available for seniors and veterans.
Residents benefit from excellent access to major highway corridors like I-64 and I-170, providing efficient transit to the Clayton business district and downtown St. Louis.
The area features access to premium amenities including Shaw Park, various private golf clubs, and high-end shopping and dining districts like those found in nearby Clayton and Frontenac.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, primarily driven by high demand for luxury apartments and single-family rentals in a prestigious school district.
The economy is anchored by the Clayton business district, a major financial and legal hub in the St. Louis region, providing high-paying professional employment.
The area is well-served by major highway interchanges and is within reach of the MetroLink light rail system, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on high-density luxury residential infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors.
The St. Louis County Assessor maintains a biennial assessment cycle, with properties valued based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to various municipal, school, and fire protection district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail is a standard consideration in the Missouri market.
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.
A major regional park offering sports facilities, pools, and green space.
High-end culinary and retail hub serving the immediate area.
Prestigious private golf and social club located within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.