What are the schools like in High Ridge, MO?

High Ridge is served primarily by NORTHWEST R-I. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in High Ridge?

The median household income in High Ridge, MO is $70,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in High Ridge, MO?

High Ridge has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is High Ridge, MO affordable or expensive?

High Ridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means High Ridge is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,400 and the median rent is $1,161 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in High Ridge, MO?

High Ridge has a violent crime rate of 256.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1101.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is High Ridge, MO a Good Place to Live?

High Ridge is a small town of 4,651 in Missouri, with a median household income of $70,333 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: High Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All High Ridge 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

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

Metric	High Ridge, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,161	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

High Ridge's violent crime rate is 256.4 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

256.4 /100k

Property Crime

1101.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

High Ridge is served primarily by NORTHWEST R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	High Ridge, MO	National Avg
School District	NORTHWEST R-I	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

High Ridge sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	High Ridge, MO
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	High Ridge, MO	National Avg
Population	4,651	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Peaceful Village, MO 1 mi Parkdale, MO 1 mi Byrnes Mill, MO 3 mi Murphy, MO 3 mi Scotsdale, MO 5 mi

ZIP Codes in High Ridge

High Ridge, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63049

High Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is High Ridge, MO affordable or expensive?

High Ridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes High Ridge roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,400 and median rent is $1,161/month.

What is the crime rate in High Ridge, MO?

High Ridge's violent crime rate is 256.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1101.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in High Ridge?

Public schools in High Ridge are operated by NORTHWEST R-I. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is High Ridge, MO a good place to live?

High Ridge, MO has a population of 4,651, a median household income of $70,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 High Ridge?

High Ridge averages 41.0°F in January and 89.5°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 High Ridge?

High Ridge, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63049.

What is the population of High Ridge?

The population of High Ridge, Missouri is 4,651 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in High Ridge?

Key numbers for living in High Ridge: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $155,400, median household income $70,333, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare High Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.