Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Fenton
Fenton, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$996
Population
3,668
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Outdoor recreation is priority in this family-focused community
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Known for being a beautifully well-kept suburb of Saint Louis, the city of Fenton sits about 20 miles southwest of Downtown. This commuter-friendly city features easy access to various highways. In fact, residents can hop onto Interstate 44 and take it all the way into the city! A family-focused community, Fenton is home to an array of excellent public and private schools, and top-notch city parks like Fenton City Park. This sprawling outdoor recreational space features paved trails and athletic fields.
Fenton offers conveniences to locals like supermarkets, electronic stores, auto shops, department stores, and more. Gravios Bluffs Plaza and Fenton Plaza call this suburb home, offering several brand-name outlet stores as well. For more recreational opportunities, check out the city-run Riverchase of Fenton Recreation Center off of Horan Drive.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,507
Average: $124,170
Education
1,225
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,833
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fenton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fenton, MO is $683 for a studio, $986 for one bedroom, $1,345 for two bedrooms, and $1,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fenton has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$986/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$2,757/month
1,925 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
887 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
- Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
- Suson Park
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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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.