What are the schools like in Fenton, MO?

Fenton is served primarily by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Fenton?

The median household income in Fenton, MO is $97,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Fenton, MO?

Fenton has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Fenton, MO affordable or expensive?

Fenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fenton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $339,400 and the median rent is $1,410 per month.

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

Fenton has a violent crime rate of 371.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2051.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fenton, MO a Good Place to Live?

Fenton is a small town of 4,097 in Missouri, with a median household income of $97,500 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Fenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fenton 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

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

Metric	Fenton, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$339,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,410	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fenton's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

371.9 /100k

Property Crime

2051.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fenton is served primarily by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fenton, MO	National Avg
School District	ROCKWOOD R-VI	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fenton sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fenton, MO
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fenton, MO	National Avg
Population	4,097	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunset Hills, MO 2 mi Valley Park, MO 3 mi Murphy, MO 3 mi Twin Oaks, MO 4 mi Kirkwood, MO 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Fenton

Fenton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63026

Fenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenton, MO affordable or expensive?

Fenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fenton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $339,400 and median rent is $1,410/month.

What is the crime rate in Fenton, MO?

Fenton's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2051.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fenton?

Public schools in Fenton are operated by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The district has 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fenton, MO a good place to live?

Fenton, MO has a population of 4,097, a median household income of $97,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Fenton?

Fenton averages 40.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fenton?

Fenton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63026.

What is the population of Fenton?

The population of Fenton, Missouri is 4,097 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fenton?

Key numbers for living in Fenton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $339,400, median household income $97,500, 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 Fenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.