Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Shrewsbury, MO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,128
Population
6,059
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Quaint and charming suburb with local attractions
Suburb
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Local Business
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Community
Shrewsbury is a quaint Missouri city with small-town charm. Just nine miles west of St. Louis and the Mississippi River, Shrewsbury is in close proximity to all of downtown’s restaurants and attractions. Be sure to enjoy the Missouri Botanical Garden with family and friends just five miles from Shrewsbury! Easy access to major highways like I-44 and US-366 is helpful to the area’s commuters.
Webster Groves School District offers public schools in the Shrewsbury area, and there are family-friendly spots in town like Paul C. Wehner Senior Memorial Park. Picnic pavilions, ball fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds are available to Shrewsbury residents. Enjoy nearby grocery stores, fitness centers, retailers, casual dining, and more in this peaceful, affordable town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,581
Average: $93,193
Education
2,917
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shrewsbury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Shrewsbury, MO is $1,128 for one bedroom, and $1,261 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shrewsbury has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,128/month
766 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shrewsbury, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Willmore Park
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
- Grant's Farm
- Tilles Park
- Carondelet Park
Military Bases
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.