Ofallon, MO

Ofallon MO scores 99/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 74% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 26 (100 = avg); violent crime index 20; property crime index 31. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Ofallon. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Ofallon is about $1,443/month (moderate). At $1,443/month for a typical unit, you need about $51,948+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $326,200.

Median household income is $110,443, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($110,443) clears the $51,948 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Ofallon and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Ofallon: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 99/100) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $110,443 helps carry housing costs) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 99/100) (4) Households earning $51,948+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,443/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Ofallon does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $51,948 household income for $1,443/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Ofallon holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 99/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,443/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.

Quick checklist before you sign in Ofallon, MO: confirm your income clears ~$51,948 for $1,443/month rent; check the safety score (99/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.