Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Living in Lafayette Square
Bikeability53
Walkability41
Commute62
Public Transit54
Affordability100
Public Safety2
Airports39
Hospitals21
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation+737 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
47%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black56%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+15% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$607Median Monthly Rent+$184 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Square
United States45
Missouri53
St. Louis Metro Area57
St. Louis City98
Property Crime in Lafayette Square
United States48
Missouri54
St. Louis Metro Area54
St. Louis City99
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (81%)(16%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump13%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Square
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding41
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
St Louis Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Soulard School
1 miles, S
St Frances Cabrini Academy
1 miles, SW
St Margaret of Scotland School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Harris-Stowe State University
1 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
1 miles, NE
Saint Louis University
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
St Louis University Hospital
1 miles, W
St Alexius Hospital
2 miles, S
Shriner Hospital for Children
3 miles, NW
Barnes Jewish Hospital
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
St Louis Lambert International Airport
12 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
21 miles, E
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
90 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
102 miles, S