Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Sappington
Sappington, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,054
Population
7,731
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A tranquil reprieve outside of Saint Louis
Affordable
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Suburban
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Quiet
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Restaurants
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Good Schools
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Known as a peaceful place for families or those looking for a reprieve from big city living, Sappington is an affordable, quiet suburb about 14 miles southwest of Saint Louis, Missouri. With various interstates running through town, commuting is simpler than ever. In under half an hour, you can be exploring Saint Louis’ museums, stadiums, parks, restaurants, theaters, and so much more.
Sappington offers a convenient location near golf courses, community parks, shopping centers, and family-friendly entertainment. With plenty of casual restaurants and a major movie theater in town, you’ll find plenty to do in your spare time. Residents appreciate the excellent public schools in Sappington, not to mention the family-focused atmosphere that comes with this tight-knit community. Not to be sappy, but Sappington sure does sound like a spectacular suburban oasis!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,522
Average: $103,267
Education
3,153
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,974
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sappington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sappington, MO is $1,043 for one bedroom, $1,345 for two bedrooms, and $1,463 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sappington has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,043/month
672 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sappington, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Grant's Farm
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
- Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
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.