Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Gray Summit
Gray Summit, MO Area Guide
The pastoral home to Purina Farms
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Rural
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Accessible
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Pastoral
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A small, forested town in rural Missouri, Gray Summit is best known for its pastoral land and attractions like Purina Farms — the pet food brand. This family-friendly attraction offers pet exhibits and arenas for dog and cat shows. Aside from this tourist attraction, the rest of Gray Summit is made up of open woodlands, farmland, and residential neighborhoods. You’ll find residents enjoying the great outdoors at the Shaw Nature Reserve, featuring hiking and biking trails, picnicking spots, and wildlife watching opportunities. Gray Summit boasts affordable apartments for rent, which is a major allure for all renters. Although Gray Summit is somewhat secluded, this quiet suburb offers immediate access to Interstate 44, which leads into Saint Louis, located about 40 miles east of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,396
Average: $86,140
Education
474
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,412
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gray Summit has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shaw Nature Reserve
- Robertsville State Park
- Greensfelder County Park
- Hidden Valley Ski Area
- Rockwoods Reservation
Military Bases
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.