Town and Country is a small city of 11,575 in Missouri, with a median household income of $231,382
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Town and Country stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Town and Country is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Town and Country 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
Town and Country's overall cost of living index is 96.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Town and Country costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Town and Country, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$880,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,863
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$231,382
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Town and Country's violent crime rate is 26.0 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
26.0 /100k
Property Crime
1241.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Town and Country is served primarily by SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO..
Metric
Town and Country, MO
National Avg
School District
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
73.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Town and Country sees average highs of 40.2°F in January
and 88.8°F in July,
with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Town and Country's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Town and Country roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $880,900 and median rent is $1,863/month.
Town and Country's violent crime rate is 26.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1241.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Town and Country are operated by SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO..
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 6 high schools.
73.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Town and Country, MO has a population of 11,575, a median household income of $231,382, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Town and Country averages 40.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Town and Country, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63131.
The population of Town and Country, Missouri is 11,575 with a median age of 50.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Town and Country: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $880,900, median household income $231,382, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Town and Country side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
