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Ellisville, MO

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Saint Louis Suburb is the ideal location for families

Great Schools Family Friendly Suburban Close-Knit Commuter

Ellisville is a warm, family-friendly suburb. The town has nationally acclaimed, high performing schools. One elementary school in the area was the first in the state to receive the Model National Professional Development Award from the U.S. Department of Education.

This suburb is safe with walkable streets filled with trees at every corner and multiple parks for residents to enjoy the outdoors. The most popular natural area is Bluebird Park. The park has a pool, playground, trails, and an amphitheater making it the heart of special activities and annual events. Bluebird is home to the yearly summer concerts, outside movie screenings, and family camp-outs. One of the biggest annual events is the Hot Dog It's Chili - Chili Cook-Off, a huge gathering filled with music, a dog costume contest, and delicious chili tasting. Ellisville also host annual holiday events as well.

Ellisville is mainly a retail driven community and most people commute to nearby cities to work. Conveniently, Ellisville is right next to the historic Route 66 and is only a 35-minute drive to downtown Saint Louis.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Ellisville, MO is $1,270 for one bedroom, $1,588 for two bedrooms, and $1,785 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellisville has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,270/month
837 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ellisville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

522 Students

7
out of 10

Ridge Meadows Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

302 Students

7
out of 10

Crestview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,125 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Castlewood State Park
  • Rockwoods Reservation
  • World Bird Sanctuary
  • Lone Elk County Park
  • West Tyson County Park

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International

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