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Wildwood, MO

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Live in the shadow of the Ozarks

Great Schools Suburban Wooded Nature Family Friendly

Resting in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Wildwood is ranked as the best place to raise a family in Missouri, according to Niche.com. This Saint Louis suburb has great schools and some are even ranked as the highest performing in the state. Wildwood is community oriented with lots of festivals and events throughout the year. The annual Celebrate Wildwood unites families and friends with a parade, water slides, pony rides, and more. Missouri is known for its juicy spare ribs so naturally the town holds the Wildwood BBQ Bash every year. The city appreciates the arts and celebrates through the Wildwood Art Festival and Music on Main during the summer months.

Geographically, Wildwood is the third largest city in the State of Missouri, with abundant natural areas and reservations. Rockwoods Range is a popular outdoor recreation spot with thick forested areas, limestone outcrops, and natural springs. Wildwood has multiple trails in parks perfect for biking, horseback riding, and hiking. Wildwood offers even more fun on the southern tip. Six Flags Saint Louis and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park are just on the outskirts of town. Wildwood is only 40 minutes west of Saint Louis, giving easy access to the big city’s main attractions.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wildwood, MO is $1,232 for one bedroom, $1,286 for two bedrooms, and $1,504 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wildwood has increased by 15.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,232/month
868 Sq Ft
House
$2,592/month
1,660 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Fairway Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

9
out of 10

Green Pines Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

7
out of 10

Pond Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

7
out of 10

Babler Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

6
out of 10

Wildwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

567 Students

7
out of 10

Lasalle Springs Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

872 Students

6
out of 10

Rockwood Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

658 Students

5
out of 10

Lafayette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,682 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rockwoods Reservation
  • Hidden Valley Ski Area
  • Babler State Park
  • Greensfelder County Park
  • Route 66 State Park

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.