Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Wright City, MO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,098
Population
5,472
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A small farm community near incredible wooded areas
Rural
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Quiet
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Events
Resting along Interstate 70 between Warrenton and Wentzville, Wright City is quiet setting amongst the sprawling Missouri landscape. If you’re looking for a quiet locale that’s big on community and friendliness and low on crime and big-city troubles, Wright City is for you. There are a few local watering holes that keep locals entertained, but this is a laidback city where everyone knows your name. The annual Strassenbash festival brings locals together. This yearly German celebration features beer gardens, food, and dancing in the streets of the city.
I-70 will ferry you around this part of the state, or to one of the many conservation areas, state forest, and camp sites in the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,316
Average: $84,554
Education
848
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,605
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wright City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Wright City, MO is $631 for a studio, $1,098 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wright City has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,098/month
733 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wright City, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
Wright City West Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
514 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
395 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
536 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
536 Students
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† 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 June 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.