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Sunset Hills, MO Overview

Claiming a lofty perch along the cliffs above the rushing waters of the Meramec River, Sunset Hills enjoys a reputation as one of the most desirable communities in the metropolitan St. Louis region. Gracious neighborhoods, beautiful homes, an atmosphere of serenity, and spectacular views are some of the characteristics that place Sunset Hills in a class of its own. Situated among a forest of trees, the residential sectors afford unparalleled seclusion. Two centuries ago, this area was originally developed by the wealthy brewing family of Anheuser-Busch. In recent years, large custom homes have flourished throughout the hilly terrain. The city's heavily wooded rolling hills are home to some of the county's most impressive estates on sprawling lots from one to three acres. Many of the homes in this area were constructed in the past 30 years, although the community also offers elegant historic homes and handsome new construction. A point of city and regional pride, Laumeier Sculpture Park thrills aficionados of the visual arts with more than 100 acres of contemporary works that have been created to interact with the surrounding environment. Works are showcased along peaceful wooded trails and inside the park's museum. A largely residential community, Sunset Hills places great important on quality education.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)	9%
Population Density (ppl / mile)	990.00
Household Size (ppl)	2.381
Households w/ Children	26%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover	0%
5+ Years in Residency	52%
Median Year in Residency	5.48

Housing Inventory

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,004

Households:3,660

Median Age: 50.67

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $89,872)

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio: $609
One Bedroom: $690
Two Bedroom: $896
Three Bedroom: $1,188
Four Bedroom: $1,385

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces: Yes
Restaurants: Yes
Bars: No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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