What are the schools like in Florissant, MO?

Florissant is served primarily by HAZELWOOD. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Florissant?

The median household income in Florissant, MO is $64,178 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Florissant, MO?

Florissant has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Florissant, MO affordable or expensive?

Florissant's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Florissant is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,200 and the median rent is $1,195 per month.

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

Florissant has a violent crime rate of 341.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1832.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Florissant, MO a Good Place to Live?

Florissant is a mid-sized city of 52,167 in Missouri, with a median household income of $64,178 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Florissant stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Florissant 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

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

Metric	Florissant, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,195	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,178	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Florissant's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

341.3 /100k

Property Crime

1832.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Florissant is served primarily by HAZELWOOD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Florissant, MO	National Avg
School District	HAZELWOOD	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Florissant sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Florissant, MO
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Florissant, MO	National Avg
Population	52,167	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Calverton Park, MO 3 mi Old Jamestown, MO 3 mi Black Jack, MO 3 mi Berkeley, MO 4 mi Hazelwood, MO 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Florissant

Florissant, MO is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

63031 63033

Florissant vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florissant, MO affordable or expensive?

Florissant's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Florissant roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,200 and median rent is $1,195/month.

What is the crime rate in Florissant, MO?

Florissant's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1832.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Florissant?

Public schools in Florissant are operated by HAZELWOOD. The district has 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Florissant, MO a good place to live?

Florissant, MO has a population of 52,167, a median household income of $64,178, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Florissant?

Florissant averages 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Florissant?

Florissant, MO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 63031, 63033.

What is the population of Florissant?

The population of Florissant, Missouri is 52,167 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Florissant?

Key numbers for living in Florissant: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $125,200, median household income $64,178, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Florissant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.