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Wildwood’s story
Wildwood in pictures
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
WildwoodMO
A town of 35,133. A typical home worth about $583K.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: MoBikeFed · CC BY 2.0
Population
35,133
−0.3% since 2010
Typical home
$583K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$161K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
5,021
A commuter town
What makes Wildwood stand out
The 3 things Wildwood does most differently from other towns.
$583Ktypical home
Housing
$583K typical home
118% above the MO typical home
Up 3.2% in a year.
Outdoors
#3 most conserved land in MO
43 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
18.4% of the town is conserved land.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#20 for schools in MO
of 226 towns
School Grade A.
Get outside
43 miles of trails in Wildwood
18.4% of the town is conserved land, across 10 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Wildwood’s report card
Now in Wildwood
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Residents weigh in
Wildwood is #2 of 256 in MO for “Fewest uninsured”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Wildwood’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →84°
Clear
H 84° · L 61°
Local news
All →- Chalily Ponds & Gardens opens new Wildwood location Sept. 12-13, offering photos on giant lily padKSDK · Sep 6
- SFB vs Lafayette - Boys Varsity Soccer 08/27/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wildwood. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Wildwood home is worth about $583K
The typical Wildwood home is worth about $583,000, up 3.2% in a year, 118% above the Missouri typical home.
$583KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wildwood$583K
Missouri$268K
Market temperature
6
days on market
101.6%
sale-to-list price
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
47
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
18.4% of Wildwood is conserved land
43 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
#58for trails in MO
18.4%
conserved · 7,875 of 42,882 acres
43 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
#3
most conserved land in MO
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rockwoods Reservation Conservation Area | 11.4 mi | 1,970 |
| 2. Greensfelder County Park | 3.8 mi | 1,799 |
| 3. Howell Island Conservation Area | — | 110 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wildwood
Most working residents leave Wildwood for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are St. Louis (12%), Chesterfield (12%) and Creve Coeur (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wildwood4%
St. Louis12%
Chesterfield12%
Creve Coeur6%
Maryland Heights5%
13 mi
median commute distance
5,021
jobs based in Wildwood
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Wildwood’s public schools outperform 92% of Missouri districts
The public schools Wildwood’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Pines Elem. | K–5 | 423 | A |
| Babler Elem. | K–5 | 408 | A |
| Pond Elem. | K–5 | 380 | A |
| Fairway Elem. | K–5 | 346 | A |
| St. Alban Roe School Private | PK–8 | 190 | |
| Hope Montessori Academy Wildwood Private | PK–K | 113 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 11 schools →
Health
Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Wildwood beats the Missouri average on 22 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
22 better10 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wildwood | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.4% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.8% | 13.7% |
Progress West Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
97th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Wildwood has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring45–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall46–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
17
paid flood claims since 1993
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Wildwood for work
Where Wildwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,021jobs based in Wildwood
4%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
6 places in Wildwood on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Wildwood
3 notable people were born in Wildwood.
About Wildwood
City in Missouri, United States
Wildwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is located in the far western portion of the county. It was incorporated on September 1st, 1995. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,417. Wildwood is the home of the Al Foster Trail, and numerous other trails, parks, and reserves such as Rockwoods Reservation and Babler State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 35,417
- Area
- 67 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- ZIP code
- 63038, 63040
- Area code
- 636
Wildwood’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Wildwood.
EllisvilleEurekaChesterfieldClarkson ValleyWildwood
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