B+

Balson

St. Louis, MO

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

62
Population
$32,639
Median Income
$23,091
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 120
Robbery 77
Burglary 177
Larceny/Theft 67
Vehicle Theft 100

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$23,091
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
47.7%
Renter Occupied
52.3%
Vacant
33.6%

Cost of Living

51% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -43%
🛒 Food & Groceries -53%
🚗 Transportation -48%
🏥 Healthcare -56%
💡 Utilities -30%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

31.3%
High School+
10.2%
Bachelor's+

Population by Ethnicity

White
1.1%
Black/African American
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.2%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
39° / 21°F
Summer (Jul)
90° / 68°F
🌧️
40.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
23.0"
Annual Snow

About Balson

Balson is a neighborhood located in St. Louis, MO. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 62 residents with a median household income of $32,639 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities