Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Dardenne Prairie
Dardenne Prairie, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,429
Population
12,092
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A tranquil community on the cusp of Saint Louis
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled in Saint Charles County, Dardenne Prairie is a growing community regarded for its blend of small-town tranquility and suburban convenience. With vast stretches of open space and quiet tree-lined streets, Dardenne Prairie exudes a peaceful atmosphere. Families, in particular, flock to the community for its peacefulness as well as its excellent local schools.
Dardenne Prairie offers great suburban-style shopping at the Dardenne Town Square along with the nearby Deer Creek Crossing, the Shops at Laura Hill, and Saint Louis Premium Outlets. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound at Weldon Spring Conservation Area, August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area, and WingHaven Country Club. Commuting from the community is a breeze with direct access to Highway 364 and Interstate 64.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$131,267
Average: $152,150
Education
4,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,822
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dardenne Prairie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dardenne Prairie, MO is $1,383 for a studio, $1,425 for one bedroom, $1,684 for two bedrooms, and $2,590 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dardenne Prairie has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,425/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$2,417/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,569/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dardenne Prairie, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
616 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
677 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Weldon Spring Site & Interpretive Center
- August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center
- Babler State Park
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.