The Town FilesChesterfield, Missouri
City in St. Louis County · population 49,999 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,500
- Household income
- $133,037
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 47.2
Chesterfield is a city of 49,999 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $472,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 89% of Missouri towns.
How Chesterfield ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesterfield is worth $472,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $133,037, which is more affordable than 15% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,644 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesterfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,644 | $855 |
| Median household income | $133,037 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Chesterfield
| People | Chesterfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.0% | — |
| Work from home | 26.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Chesterfield
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 22, 2011 about 7.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 431 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 248 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 11, 2016.
Severe weather in St. Louis County since 1996
St. Louis County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4877: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in St. Louis County
St. Louis County had 596,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,926 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Chesterfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Chesterfield
14 public schools with 9,217 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARQUETTE SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 2,136 | 15.8 |
| CENTRAL HIGH | 9-12 | 1,261 | 15.2 |
| WEST MIDDLE | 6-8 | 922 | 13.8 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 895 | 13.4 |
| ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED. | PK-PK | 674 | 15.0 |
| KEHRS MILL ELEM. | K-5 | 571 | 15.9 |
| WILD HORSE ELEM. | K-5 | 476 | 13.6 |
| CHESTERFIELD ELEM. | K-5 | 422 | 14.6 |
| SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEM. | K-5 | 416 | 14.3 |
| RIVER BEND ELEM. | K-5 | 377 | 12.6 |
| HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEM. | K-5 | 375 | 14.4 |
| GREEN TRAILS ELEM. | K-5 | 363 | 13.0 |
Towns near Chesterfield
- Clarkson Valley, MO2.4 mi · 2,609 people · home $867,000
- Ballwin, MO4.6 mi · 31,103 people · home $377,100
- Ellisville, MO4.8 mi · 9,985 people · home $366,600
- Weldon Spring, MO5.4 mi · 5,326 people · home $544,300
- Town and Country, MO5.7 mi · 11,640 people · home $928,500
- Manchester, MO6.4 mi · 18,333 people · home $323,100
- Maryland Heights, MO6.9 mi · 28,284 people · home $227,000
- Creve Coeur, MO7.2 mi · 18,834 people · home $614,000
Chesterfield questions
Is Chesterfield, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesterfield scores better for retirees than 89% of Missouri towns and quieter than 33%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesterfield is valued at $472,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,037, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,644 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.1 inches of snow.
Does Chesterfield get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 22, 2011. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)