Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Park Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Gather
Coffee Shop
Soulard Coffee Garden
Coffee Shop
Protagonist Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffeestamp
Coffee Shop
Kitchen House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crave Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Catalyst Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Cafe di Organo
Coffee Shop
Red Oak Eats & Treats
Coffee Shop
The Washington Ave Post
Coffee Shop
Park Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Pintxos
Coffee Shop
Center Cafe
Coffee Shop
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
Sweet Art
Coffee Shop
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
HMS Acteon Antique Guns
Attraction
Bandstand
Attraction
Lafayette Park House
Attraction
The St. Louis Wheel
Attraction
The Way Out Club
Nightclub
St. Louis Aquarium
Aquarium
Enterprise Center
Stadium
Stifel Theatre
Theatre Arts
CITYPARK
Stadium
Mad Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Attraction
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Museum
Budweiser Brewery Experience
Attraction
Magic Chef Mansion
Museum
Beale
Nightclub
Busch Stadium
Stadium
Campbell House Museum
Museum
Compton Hill Water Tower
Attraction
Chaifetz Arena
Stadium
City Museum
Museum
Europe Night Club
Nightclub
Scott Joplin House
Museum
Stanleys Cigar Lounge
Nightclub
Old Courthouse
Museum
The Roberts Orpheum Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) A+
Clementine's
Sweets
Jefferson Chop Suey
Fast Food
Planter's House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Randall's Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Nadines
Bar
Great Grizzly Bear
Bar
John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
Bar
Soulard Stable
Bar
Duke's
Bar
Bastille
Bar
International Taphouse
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Harpo's
Bar
The Island Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Carson's
Bar
Llewyln's
Bar
1860's
Bar
Hardshell Cafe
Bar
Molly's
Bar
Henry's
Bar
Blues City Deli
Deli
Hammerstones
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The SMART Studio
Gym
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Community Centre
Hogan Street Regional Youth Center, State of MO
Community Centre
Rush City Community Center
Community Centre
Excel Center
Community Centre
Leslie Bates Davis Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
House of Miles East St. Louis (HOME)
Community Centre
Yoga Six
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Fields Foods
Grocery Store
Sweet Divine
Bakery
Vincent's Market
Grocery Store
Fields Foods
Grocery Store
Red Fox Bakery
Bakery
Culinaria
Grocery Store
Copia Wine Mart and Bodega
Grocery Store
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Midwest Pasta Company
Grocery Store
The mud house
Bakery
Whisk bakery
Bakery
Bridge Bread
Bakery
New Dawn
Health Food
Waberi Grocery Store
Grocery Store
James Henry Provisions
Grocery Store
El Torito
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Lilly's Panaderia Mexican Bread
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Jay International Foods
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
The Butchery
Butcher
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
N & M Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Lafayette Park Playground
Playground
Lafayette Park
Park
Lafayette Square Park Historic Baseball Field
Park
Lafayette Square Fountain Court
Park
Eads Square Park
Park
Ray Leisure Park
Park
Ray Leisure Playground
Playground
Buder Playground
Park
Soulard Market Park
Park
Fox Park
Park
Pontiac Square Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Soulard Community Garden
Park
Community Garden
Park
Aboussie Park
Park
Aloe Plaza
Park
Terry Park
Park
Memorial Plaza Parks
Park
Fremont Park
Park
Memorial Plaza Parks
Park
Memorial Plaza Parks
Park
Washington Square Park
Park
Memorial Plaza Parks
Park
Eternal Flame Park
Park
Poelker Park
Park
Shops (3) C+
4 Muddy Paws
Pets
Master G
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Union Barbershop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Riley's Florist
Florist
Maine Street Salon
Beauty
St. Louis Union Station
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
A & A Beauty Supply
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Barnett;s Market
Convenience Store
Studio 16
Hairdresser
City Tan
Beauty
Simply Elegant Bridal
Clothing
Levin's
Clothing
MacroSun International
Gift Shop
Shahs Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Pets in the City
Pets
Mankofsky Shoe Company
Shoes
Beverly's Hill
Clothing
Nails Center
Beauty
Erker's Optical
Optician
The Lash Loft Salon & Spa
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Gravois Park (A+)

2. Peabody-Darst-Webbe (A+)

3. Botanical Heights (A+)

4. Carr Square (A+)

5. Skinker-Debaliviere (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Lafayette Square.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Park at Mississippi
Bus Stop
Park at Benton Place
Bus Stop
Park at Missouri
Bus Stop
Park at Missouri
Bus Stop
Park at Truman Parkway
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Park
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Lafayette
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Park
Bus Stop
Chouteau at Mississippi
Bus Stop
Chouteau at Mississippi
Bus Stop
Park at Jefferson
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Lafayette
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Rutger
Bus Stop
Chouteau at 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Chouteau at 22nd Street
Bus Stop
Park at Jefferson
Bus Stop
Chouteau at 18th Street
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Hickory
Bus Stop
Chouteau at 18th Street
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Chouteau
Bus Stop
Jefferson at Chouteau
Bus Stop
Chouteau at Grattan
Bus Stop
Russell at McNair
Bus Stop
Park at Ohio
Bus Stop
Russell at McNair
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bevo Mill (A+)

2. Soulard (A+)

3. Penrose Park (A+)

4. North Point (A+)

5. Wydown-Skinker (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Lafayette Square is 101/100 - which is 14% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Lewis Place (A+)

2. Covenant Blu-Grand Center (A+)

3. Old North Saint Louis (A+)

4. Carr Square (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

crime F

Lafayette Square crime rates are 6,318 per 100k, which is 123% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
5,737 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
581 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hi-Pointe (A-)

2. Princeton Heights (B+)

3. Ellendale (B-)

4. Missouri Botanical Garden (B-)

5. Saint Louis Hills (C)

employment B-

The median income in Lafayette Square is $60,980 - which is 23% higher than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$60,980 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Missouri Botanical Garden (A+)

2. The Gate District (A+)

3. Shaw (A+)

4. Skinker-Debaliviere (A+)

5. Tiffany (A+)

health C

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Police Substation
Police
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy
Police
Saint Louis Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters
Police
Saint Louis FD Engine House 2 and Repair Shop
Fire Station
Saint Louis FD Engine House 2 and Repair Shop
Fire Station
St. Louis Police Department Headquarters
Police
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Schwitalla Hall Saint Louis School of Medicine
Clinic
VA Clinic
Clinic
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Anheuser-Busch Institute, St. Louis University
Clinic
Downtown Urgent Care
Doctor
City Smiles
Dentist
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Hospital
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Downtown Police Unit
Police
Premier Dental Partners
Dentist
Coleman Dental
Dentist
Saint Louis University Hospital West Pavillion
Clinic
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Police
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 14 Fire Station
Fire Station
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Saint Alexius Hospital, Jefferson Campus
Hospital
Saint Louis City Engine House #29 Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Benton Park West (B+)

2. Carr Square (B+)

3. Central West End (B+)

4. Downtown (B+)

5. Downtown West (B+)

housing A-

Lafayette Square home prices are $228,500 - which is 62% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$228,500 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Gravois Park (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. Clifton Heights (A+)

4. Tower Grove East (A+)

5. Southwest Garden (A+)

schools A+

The Lafayette Square graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) A+
St. Louis College Prep Middle
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Peabody Elem.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Hodgen Elem.
Eagle Fox Park
St Louis Christian Academy
Lift For Life Academy
Lift For Life Academy Elem.
The Soulard School
Soulard School
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Educ Therap Support At Madison
Humboldt Acad Of Higher Lrning
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
Shenandoah Elem.
St Frances Cabrini Academy
City Garden Montessori School
Acad Of Envt Sci/Math Elem
Acad Of Envt Sci/Math Middle
Vicc
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
La Salle Charter School
High Schools (0) A+
St. Louis College Prep High
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
St Louis Christian Academy
Lift For Life Academy High Sch
Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Kipp St. Louis High
Vo. Tech. Tuition
Vicc
Roosevelt High
Cleveland Njrotc Academy
Mo School For The Blind - Hs
Lutheran Assn For Spec Ed
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Vashon High
Miller Career Academy
Montessori Adolescent Program
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
Hogan St Regional Youth Ctr.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr
Metro High
Tower Grove Christian Academy
Carnahan Sch. Of The Future
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Benton Park (A+)

2. Wydown-Skinker (A+)

3. La Salle (A+)

4. Debaliviere Place (A+)

5. Visitation Park (A+)

ratings A+

Lafayette Square has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mount Pleasant (A+)

2. Benton Park (A+)

3. Gravois Park (A+)

4. Carondelet (A+)

5. Princeton Heights (A+)

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Lafayette Square Area Facts

  • Lafayette Square has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lafayette Square crime rates are 28% lower than the St. Louis average
  • Cost of living in Lafayette Square is 12% higher than the St. Louis average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lafayette Square? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lafayette Park Playground
      Lafayette Park
      Lafayette Square Park Historic Baseball Field
      Lafayette Square Fountain Court
      Eads Square Park
      Ray Leisure Park
      Ray Leisure Playground
      Buder Playground

      Entertainment

      HMS Acteon Antique Guns
      Bandstand
      Lafayette Park House
      The St. Louis Wheel
      The Way Out Club
      St. Louis Aquarium
      Enterprise Center
      Stifel Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Clementine's
      Jefferson Chop Suey
      Planter's House
      Subway
      Randall's Wine and Spirits
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Nadines

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lafayette Square? Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Lafayette Square.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lafayette Square? The cost of living in Lafayette Square is 101/100 - which is 14% higher than Missouri.
      Lafayette Square
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      St. Louis
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lafayette Square? Lafayette Square crime rates are 6,318, which are 123% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      6,318 per 100k people

      172% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      172% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Lafayette Square? The median income in Lafayette Square is $60,980 which is 23% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $60,98010% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,47166% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lafayette Square a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
      SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
      Metropolitan Saint Louis Psychiatric Center
      Siteman Cancer Center
      Saint Louis Children's Hospital
      Saint Alexius Hospital
      Saint Alexius Hospital, Jefferson Campus
      Shriners Hospital for Children

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      The Medicine Shoppe
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      TJ Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Downtown Urgent Care
      Adrian J. Whitmire, PHD

      A- Housing

      What are Lafayette Square home prices? Lafayette Square home prices are $228,500 - which is 62% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $228,50024% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9743% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lafayette Square have good schools? The Lafayette Square graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lafayette Square a good place to live? Lafayette Square has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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