Livability Score

77
/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+
Kitchen House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Art
Coffee Shop
Crave Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Coffeestamp
Coffee Shop
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Restituo
Coffee Shop
Gather
Coffee Shop
Hartford Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Park Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea The Grove
Coffee Shop
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teatopia
Coffee Shop
Everest Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Rise Coffee
Coffee Shop
London Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Soulard Coffee Garden
Coffee Shop
Café Pintxos
Coffee Shop
Protagonist Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sump Coffee
Coffee Shop
Diablitos Cantina
Coffee Shop
Shaw's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Magic Chef Mansion
Museum
Compton Hill Water Tower
Attraction
The Way Out Club
Nightclub
Bandstand
Attraction
HMS Acteon Antique Guns
Attraction
Lafayette Park House
Attraction
Flood Plain
Art Gallery
Casa Loma Ballroom
Nightclub
Missouri Botanical Garden
Attraction
Twisted Ranch
Nightclub
2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Just John Club
Nightclub
Mad Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Ember
Nightclub
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Attraction
Budweiser Brewery Experience
Attraction
Chaifetz Arena
Stadium
Salon and Gallery
Art Gallery
Hot Java Bar
Nightclub
Kelly Auditorium
Theatre Arts
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum
The St. Louis Wheel
Attraction
Plush
Nightclub
The Moto Museum
Museum
Off Broadway
Nightclub
Food and Drink (1) A-
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Grove
Fast Food
Tick Tock Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Riley's Pub
Bar
One Nite Stand
Bar
Randall's Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Hotbox Cookies
Sweets
Jefferson Chop Suey
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Steve’s Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Sasha's on Shaw
Bar
Thurman Grill
Bar
CBGB
Bar
Rally's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Small Change
Bar
Gelateria Del Leone
Sweets
Blues City Deli
Deli
Ernestos Wine Bar
Bar
Black Thorn Pub
Bar
Fitness (1) F
The SMART Studio
Gym
YMCA of Greater St. Louis
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Yoga Six
Gym
Hogan Street Regional Youth Center, State of MO
Community Centre
Excel Center
Community Centre
St. Louis Fitness Club
Gym
Club Fitness
Gym
Rush City Community Center
Community Centre
Blue Sky Yoga St. Louis
Gym
City Sewing Room
Community Centre
Crossfit South City
Gym
Groceries (0) B
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Red Fox Bakery
Bakery
New Dawn
Health Food
Jay International Foods
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
El Torito
Grocery Store
Lilly's Panaderia Mexican Bread
Bakery
Waberi Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Fields Foods
Grocery Store
Vincent's Market
Grocery Store
The Butchery
Butcher
Bridge Bread
Bakery
Whisk bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
N & M Food Market
Grocery Store
The mud house
Bakery
Midwest Pasta Company
Grocery Store
Local Harvest Grocery
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sweet Divine
Bakery
World Market
Grocery Store
Golden Grocer Natural Foods
Grocery Store
John Viviano and Sons
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Water Tower Park
Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Park
Terry Park
Park
Fox Park
Park
Tiffany Park
Park
East Playground
Playground
Eads Square Park
Park
Flora Place Park
Park
Buder Playground
Park
Fern and Russell F. de Greeff Park
Park
Juanita Park
Playground
Juanita Park
Playground
Ritz Park
Park
Lafayette Square Park Historic Baseball Field
Park
Lafayette Park
Park
Lafayette Park Playground
Playground
Fremont Park
Park
Tower Grove Park
Park
Benton Park
Park
Paul Kohl Memorial Garden
Park
Lafayette Square Fountain Court
Park
Aboussie Park
Park
Carnegie Park
Park
Missouri Botanical Garden
Park
Tower Grove Park Playground
Playground
Shops (0) A+
Pets in the City
Pets
Barnett;s Market
Convenience Store
David's Design Salon
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Salon St. Louis
Beauty
Grove East Provisions
Convenience Store
Botanicals Design Studio
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Maine Street Salon
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Master G
Hairdresser
Dunaway Books
Books
Great Clips
Hairdresser
A & A Beauty Supply
Beauty
Clarkson Eyecare
Optician
Grand BP Gasmart
Convenience Store
Rocket Century
Furniture
Wyoming Barber Shop
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Cheap TRX
Clothing
Shaw Market
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
STL Style
Clothing
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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, 1.7% take public transportation in Compton Heights.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
Russell at Compton
Bus Stop
Russell at Compton
Bus Stop
Russell at Longfellow
Bus Stop
Russell at Hawthorne
Bus Stop
Russell at Nebraska
Bus Stop
Grand at Shaw
Bus Stop
Grand at Russell
Bus Stop
Grand at Shaw
Bus Stop
Russell at Nebraska
Bus Stop
Grand at Longfellow
Bus Stop
Shaw at Grand
Bus Stop
Shaw at Grand
Bus Stop
Grand at Shenandoah
Bus Stop
Russell at California
Bus Stop
Russell at California
Bus Stop
Grand at McRee
Bus Stop
Shaw at Spring
Bus Stop
Grand at Sidney
Bus Stop
Grand at Blaine
Bus Stop
Shaw at Spring
Bus Stop
Park at Compton
Bus Stop
Grand at Park
Bus Stop
Grand at Magnolia
Bus Stop
Park at Theresa
Bus Stop
Park at Theresa
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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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 C-

The cost of living in Compton Heights is 110/100 - which is 25% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
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

Compton Heights crime rates are 6,043 per 100k, which is 114% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
5,769 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
274 crimes per 100k B-
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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 A

The median income in Compton Heights is $68,781 - which is 39% higher than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$68,781 C+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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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 B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Anheuser-Busch Institute, St. Louis University
Clinic
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 14 Fire Station
Fire Station
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Hospital
Schwitalla Hall Saint Louis School of Medicine
Clinic
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Hospital
Saint Louis University Hospital West Pavillion
Clinic
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 32 Fire Station
Fire Station
Police Substation
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Alexius Hospital, Jefferson Campus
Hospital
Southside Dental Care
Dentist
Saint Louis City Engine House #29 Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Louis Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Shriners Hospital for Children
Hospital
VA Clinic
Clinic
TJ Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St. Louis Police Department Headquarters
Police
Saint Alexius Hospital
Hospital
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy
Police
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 B

Compton Heights home prices are $318,800 - which is 126% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$318,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 Compton Heights graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Shenandoah Elem.
St Louis Christian Academy
City Garden Montessori School
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
Hodgen Elem.
Mo School For The Blind - Elem
Eagle Fox Park
Eagle Tower Grove East
Kipp Wisdom Academy
St Margaret Of Scotland School
St Frances Cabrini Academy
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
Acad Of Envt Sci/Math Elem
Acad Of Envt Sci/Math Middle
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Tower Grove Christian Academy
Mann Elem.
Fanning Middle Community Ed.
St Louis Lang Immersion School
The Soulard School
Soulard School
St. Louis College Prep Middle
Adams Elem.
Marian Middle School
High Schools (0) A+
St Louis Christian Academy
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio
Mo School For The Blind - Hs
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Roosevelt High
Tower Grove Christian Academy
St. Louis College Prep High
Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School
Lutheran Assn For Spec Ed
Lift For Life Academy High Sch
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Grand Center Arts Academy High
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
Montessori Adolescent Program
Gateway High
Kipp St. Louis High
Metro High
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
St Louis University High School
Vashon High
Miller Career Academy
Carnahan Sch. Of The Future
Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Rosati-Kain High School
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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+)

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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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Compton Heights, St. Louis, MO Area Guide

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Compton Heights Area Facts

  • Compton Heights has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Compton Heights crime rates are 31% lower than the St. Louis average
  • Cost of living in Compton Heights is 22% higher than the St. Louis average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Water Tower Park
      Compton Hill Reservoir Park
      Terry Park
      Fox Park
      Tiffany Park
      East Playground
      Eads Square Park
      Flora Place Park

      Entertainment

      Magic Chef Mansion
      Compton Hill Water Tower
      The Way Out Club
      Bandstand
      HMS Acteon Antique Guns
      Lafayette Park House
      Flood Plain
      Casa Loma Ballroom

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      Subway
      Steve's Hot Dogs Tower Grove
      Tick Tock Tavern
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Riley's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Compton Heights? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Compton Heights.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Compton Heights? The cost of living in Compton Heights is 110/100 - which is 25% higher than Missouri.
      Compton Heights
      110

      10% 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 Compton Heights? Compton Heights crime rates are 6,043, which are 114% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      6,043 per 100k people

      160% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      160% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Compton Heights? The median income in Compton Heights is $68,781 which is 39% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $68,78124% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,87774% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Compton Heights 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

      B Housing

      What are Compton Heights home prices? Compton Heights home prices are $318,800 - which is 126% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $318,80073% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8728% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Compton Heights have good schools? The Compton Heights graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% 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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Compton Heights a good place to live? Compton Heights has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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