Chesterfield, Missouri
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 15% for broadband access
- bottom 11% for monthly owner costs
Chesterfield is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 50,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and air quality. It rates lower on comfortable days and monthly owner costs.
Official websitechesterfield.mo.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.6 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$137k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 26% of US places
Home Value$437k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.24%better than 37% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.51%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.6 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.1 inbetter than 63% of US places
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 25% of US places
Comfortable Days66 daysbetter than 18% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.2better than 28% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality42.0better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime431/100kbetter than 69% of US places
Property Crime1521/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population49,64597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.172nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1843rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.3%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)13.1%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.0%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.8%better than 85% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.36better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chesterfield an affordable place to live?
- Chesterfield is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Chesterfield?
- The median home value in Chesterfield is $437k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Chesterfield?
- Median household income in Chesterfield is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Chesterfield?
- Median gross rent in Chesterfield is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Chesterfield safe?
- Chesterfield is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 431/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 1521/100k.
- What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
- Chesterfield averages 79°F in July and 32°F in January, with 44.6 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Chesterfield?
- Public-school quality in Chesterfield is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Chesterfield?
- The average one-way commute in Chesterfield is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)