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Chestnutridge, MO

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Affordability Score: 71/100

Population: 310 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Chestnutridge, MO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 310 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (71/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $107,115, median home value of $407,100, median rent of per month, and 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,095 per month (studio $877, 1BR $883, 3BR $1,498, 4BR $1,701).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Chestnutridge, MO include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.2% and poverty 5.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$107,115
Median household income
Education C
33.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.8x
Home value $407,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,095/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$107,115
▲ 73% vs national
Per Capita Income
$53,043
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$407,100
▲ 48% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
93.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,095/mo
▼ 9% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$877
1BR
$883
2BR
$1,095
3BR
$1,498
4BR
$1,701

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
60.1%
Median Age
56.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Chestnutridge, MO receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 310. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Chestnutridge, MO affordable?
Chestnutridge, MO receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $107,115. Median home value is $407,100.
What is the cost of living in Chestnutridge?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,095/mo. Median home value $407,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →