What are the schools like in Ladue, MO?

Ladue is served primarily by LADUE. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ladue?

The median household income in Ladue, MO is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Ladue, MO?

Ladue 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.

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

Q: Is Ladue, MO affordable or expensive?

Ladue's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ladue is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $938,300 and the median rent is $1,814 per month.

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

Ladue has a violent crime rate of 45.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 847.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ladue, MO a Good Place to Live?

Ladue is a small town of 8,934 in Missouri, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Ladue 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: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Ladue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ladue 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

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

Metric	Ladue, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$938,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ladue's violent crime rate is 45.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.2 /100k

Property Crime

847.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ladue is served primarily by LADUE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ladue, MO	National Avg
School District	LADUE	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	84.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Ladue, MO	National Avg
Population	8,934	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Frontenac, MO 2 mi Huntleigh, MO 2 mi Warson Woods, MO 2 mi Rock Hill, MO 2 mi Brentwood, MO 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Ladue

Ladue, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63124

Ladue vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladue, MO affordable or expensive?

Ladue's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ladue roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $938,300 and median rent is $1,814/month.

What is the crime rate in Ladue, MO?

Ladue's violent crime rate is 45.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 847.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ladue?

Public schools in Ladue are operated by LADUE. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 84.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ladue, MO a good place to live?

Ladue, MO has a population of 8,934, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Ladue?

Ladue 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 Ladue?

Ladue, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63124.

What is the population of Ladue?

The population of Ladue, Missouri is 8,934 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ladue?

Key numbers for living in Ladue: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $938,300, median household income $250,001, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ladue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.