What are the schools like in Foristell, MO?

Foristell is served primarily by WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Foristell?

The median household income in Foristell, MO is $107,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Foristell, MO?

Foristell has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Foristell, MO affordable or expensive?

Foristell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foristell is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $449,000 and the median rent is $808 per month.

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

Foristell has a violent crime rate of 110.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 630.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foristell, MO a Good Place to Live?

Foristell is a small town of 750 in Missouri, with a median household income of $107,841 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Foristell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Foristell 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

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

Metric	Foristell, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$449,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$808	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Foristell's violent crime rate is 110.2 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.2 /100k

Property Crime

630.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Foristell is served primarily by WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Foristell, MO	National Avg
School District	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foristell sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foristell, MO
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.5"

Demographics

Metric	Foristell, MO	National Avg
Population	750	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wright City, MO 4 mi Wentzville, MO 5 mi Flint Hill, MO 6 mi Innsbrook, MO 6 mi New Melle, MO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Foristell

Foristell, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63348

Foristell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foristell, MO affordable or expensive?

Foristell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Foristell roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $449,000 and median rent is $808/month.

What is the crime rate in Foristell, MO?

Foristell's violent crime rate is 110.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 630.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foristell?

Public schools in Foristell are operated by WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Foristell, MO a good place to live?

Foristell, MO has a population of 750, a median household income of $107,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Foristell?

Foristell averages 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 13.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Foristell?

Foristell, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63348.

What is the population of Foristell?

The population of Foristell, Missouri is 750 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foristell?

Key numbers for living in Foristell: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $449,000, median household income $107,841, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foristell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.