What are the schools like in Brentwood, MO?

Brentwood is served primarily by BRENTWOOD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brentwood?

The median household income in Brentwood, MO is $89,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Brentwood, MO?

Brentwood has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Brentwood, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brentwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brentwood is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,300 and the median rent is $1,357 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brentwood, MO?

Brentwood has a violent crime rate of 149.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3889.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brentwood, MO a Good Place to Live?

Brentwood is a small town of 8,173 in Missouri, with a median household income of $89,688 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Brentwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brentwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brentwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Brentwood's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brentwood costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brentwood, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,357	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 149.6 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

149.6 /100k

Property Crime

3889.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brentwood is served primarily by BRENTWOOD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brentwood, MO	National Avg
School District	BRENTWOOD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brentwood sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brentwood, MO
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Brentwood, MO	National Avg
Population	8,173	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richmond Heights, MO 1 mi Rock Hill, MO 1 mi Maplewood, MO 1 mi Clayton, MO 2 mi Webster Groves, MO 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Brentwood

Brentwood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63144

Brentwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brentwood roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $270,300 and median rent is $1,357/month.

What is the crime rate in Brentwood, MO?

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 149.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3889.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brentwood?

Public schools in Brentwood are operated by BRENTWOOD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 74.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brentwood, MO a good place to live?

Brentwood, MO has a population of 8,173, a median household income of $89,688, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brentwood?

Brentwood averages 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brentwood?

Brentwood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63144.

What is the population of Brentwood?

The population of Brentwood, Missouri is 8,173 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brentwood?

Key numbers for living in Brentwood: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $270,300, median household income $89,688, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brentwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.