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Saint Louis Metro and Neighborhood Information

St. Louis has been, and still is, home to some of the nation's most famous landmarks, attractions and people. Known as 'The Gateway to the West' because of its location, St. Louis is home to the tallest man-made monument, The Gateway Arch. The Arch was erected in St. Louis in the mid-1960s to commemorate America's purchase and settlement of all lands west of the Mississippi River. In 1904, St. Louis also made history by becoming the first city in the U.S. to host the Olympic Games, which also coincided with the World's Fair. Forest Park was developed in conjunction with the Fair and today is home to the Municipal Theater, the oldest and largest outdoor theater in the U.S.

Baseball legend Yogi Berra was born and raised in one of the city's neighborhoods known as The Hill. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second oldest orchestra in the nation. The Lemp Mansion, a murder-mystery restaurant venue/theater/ bed and breakfast all rolled into one is also well known in St. Louis as a popular haunted site with many reported ghost sightings.

The list continues with historical references including the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, which contains the largest mosaic collection in the world. Headquarters for the company Energizer are located in the city as well as Anheuser-Busch, the largest brewery in the world. The Busch family has made quite an impact on the city with the 281 acre wildlife preserve Grant's Farm, named after president Ulysses S. Grant. Grant's Farm The city also boasts the Busch Stadium: home of the 2006 World Series winner, the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB). Another major sports team is the St. Louis Rams (NFL).

St. Louis neighborhoods have a large impact on the city. The neighborhood of Soulard is home to the second largest Mardi Gras festival in the nation. The Shaw neighborhood has the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Hortense Place has many mansions and the Downtown area is bursting life.

The city is full of so many activities for residents to participate in and has been a major draw for many residents. The 2006 Census reported 347,181 residents were housed in St. Louis. Forbes rated St. Louis as the Sixth Most Affordable U.S. Real Estate Market in the Nation, with median house prices at $134,400 in August 2007.

St. Louis homes are situated in a historical area that originated in the Louisiana Territory. St. Louis was first named after King Louis IX in 1678 and has retained that name ever since its purchase from France in 1803 during the Louisiana Purchase. In 1809, St. Louis became legally incorporated as a town and began to flourish as easy transportation through shipping navigation was discovered along the Missouri River.

Currently, the St. Louis real estate market is primed and ready for those wishing to live in a culturally diverse and historically significant city. Begin your St. Louis real estate search today to find the right home for you in this historical gem!

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Louis%2C_Missouri#Metropolitan_statistical_area
http://www.gatewayarch.com/Arch/info/arch.fact.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/county/St._Louis_County-MO.html
http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2007/08/01/homes-affordable-property-forbeslife-cx_mw_0802realestate_slide_7.html?thisSpeed=15000
http://stlouis.about.com/cs/familyactivities/a/grantsfarm.htm

Community Information for 63108*

Population	19,754
Median Age	36.83
Median Household Income	$31,722
Households with Children	12.47%
Median Travel Time to Work	16.3 minutes

*Based on zipcode 63108 at the center of this area.

Real Estate Market Information

Median Home Sale Price	$209,757
Annual Turnover Rate	23.5%
In current residence 5+ years	16.61%
Median years in residence	2.23
Homes Owned	24.81%
Homes Rented	57.14%
Homes Vacant	18.05%

Saint Louis, MO School Information

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Transportation

Education Levels

Occupation

Community

Total Population: 19,754
Total Male Population: 9,596
Total Female Population: 10,158
Population change since 1990: -7
Population change since 2000: NA
Median age: 36.83
Percent of households with children: 12.47%
Local sales tax: 8%
Personal crime risk: 380
Recycling likelihood index: 99

Transportation

Median travel time to work: 16.3
Transportation to work:

Public: 11%
Drive/Carpool: 67%
Walk/bike/other: 19%
Work at home: 3%

Education Levels

Less than 9th Grade: 3.54%
Some high school: 8.16%
High school graduate: 15.55%
Some college: 17.47%
Associate degree: 4.65%
Bachelor's degree: 22.94%
Graduate Degree: 27.69%

Occupation

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: 0.04%
Mining: 0.00%
Contstruction: 0.80%
Manufacturing: 3.37%
Transportation and communications: 1.24%
Wholesale trade: 0.96%
Retail trade: 10.44%
Finance, insurance and real estate: 3.58%
Sevices: 77.86%
Public administration: 1.57%
Unclassified: 0.15%