Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
80-85+ Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
33%
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills, MO Area Guide
This Saint Louis suburb is ideal for retirees and young families
Nature
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Suburban
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Great Location
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Sunset Hills is a small suburb about 30 minutes southwest of Saint Louis. Filled with tennis courts, golf clubs, and country clubs, Sunset Hills is a popular destination for retirees. Sunset Hills is mainly residential but offers plenty of green space for residents to enjoy. Relaxing trails loop through Laumeier Sculpture Park, a 105- acre space filled with gigantic contemporary art pieces. The park is home to many concerts and special events, including the town’s annual art fair.
Excellent schools and family-friendly activities such as the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility attracts families to the area each year. This small town also has plenty of options for dining, shopping, and entertainment at the Plaza & Shoppes at Sunset Hills and Concord Shopping Plaza along Highway 55. If you’re a retiree or parent looking for a quiet home with plenty of amenities nearby, Sunset Hills is a great location for your next apartment or house.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,809
Average: $145,230
Education
4,442
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,636
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunset Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 9-12
788 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
- Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
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.