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Southwest Garden
  • Neighborhood in St. Louis, MO

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Southwest Garden is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri with a population of 5,729. Southwest Garden is in St. Louis City County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Southwest Garden offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Southwest Garden there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Southwest Garden and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Southwest Garden...
Population
5,729

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$191,872
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$869
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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Southwest Garden Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    267.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    114.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    280.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,706.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    496.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$58,351
National
$69,021
Families with Children
15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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