Pacific residents enjoy local ponds, lakes, and the Meramec River for fishing and boating.
While Pacific is very rural, there are also charming traditional suburban-style subdivisions.
Pacific's residents enjoy sharing with each other, like offering mini libraries.
Catawissa Conservation where people put their boats in the river.
The Pacific Palisades Conservation Area is a 695-acre natural haven located east of Pacific MO.

Pacific, MO Area Guide

Avg Rent

$895

Population

6,549

Renter Mix

38% Rent

Tranquil living within close reach of Saint Louis

Suburban Riverside Scenic

Located about 30 miles southwest of Saint Louis, Pacific is a charming city with a small-town atmosphere. Pacific boasts a peaceful feel, with vast stretches of open space, a low crime rate, and plenty of tree-lined streets.

Residents enjoy the comfort of a close-knit community in Pacific, in addition to a host of recreational opportunities available at nearby Robertsville State Park, Shaw Nature Reserve, Young Conservation Area, and the Hidden Valley Ski Resort. Pacific apartments are particularly popular with commuters favoring the quiet life while still being within close proximity to the city. Getting around from Pacific is easy with direct access to Interstate 44.

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Pacific's residents enjoy sharing with each other, like offering mini libraries.

Catawissa Conservation where people put their boats in the river.

The Pacific Palisades Conservation Area is a 695-acre natural haven located east of Pacific MO.

Kaleidoscope Consignment is a family business with a wide assortment of merchandise in Pacific.

The Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the community.

Located in Pacific MO, Truman Elementary has a B grade from Niche.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$51,782

Average: $69,786

Education

1,357

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,469

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Pacific has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Pacific, MO is $895 for one bedroom, and $1,062 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pacific has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$895/month
860 Sq Ft
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Learn More About Pacific

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Zitzman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

Pacific Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

399 Students

Truman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

201 Students

Riverbend School

Public

Grades 6-8

442 Students

Pacific High School

Public

Grades 9-12

973 Students

Pacific High

Public

Grades 9-12

951 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shaw Nature Reserve
  • Greensfelder County Park
  • Hidden Valley Ski Area
  • Robertsville State Park
  • Rockwoods Reservation

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 September 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.