Living in Lakeshire, MO

Explore Lakeshire and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,396 Population St. Louis County County City Place Type Missouri State
Overall Match7.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Lakeshire at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,396
Median Household Income$62,115
Median Home Value$258,700
Median Gross Rent$1,032
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home15.3%
Homeownership40.0%
Housing Vacancy16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Lakeshire is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Lakeshire Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lakeshire and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Lakeshire

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$258,700
Median Gross Rent$1,032
Homeownership40.0%
Housing Vacancy16.3%
Housing Value6.4/10
Housing Stability4.8/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Lakeshire, MO

Median Household Income$62,115
Unemployment1.5%
Work From Home15.3%
Employment9.6/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength7.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Lakeshire and how households are structured

Population1,396
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.1

Lakeshire is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Lakeshire

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Lakeshire point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High89.6°F
Average Winter Low24.6°F
Annual Rainfall43.7 in.
Annual Snowfall13.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Lakeshire

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Lakeshire is located in St. Louis County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. St. Louis County.

County Intelligence

Lakeshire & St. Louis County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Lakeshire is located in St. Louis County, Missouri.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lakeshire.

Current NarrowTheList data for Lakeshire shows a population of about 1,396. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship St. Louis County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lakeshire.

For someone considering a move to Lakeshire, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Grantwood Village, MO 1.1 miles away Green Park, MO 1.2 miles away Wilbur Park, MO 1.8 miles away Marlborough, MO 2.0 miles away Crestwood, MO 2.5 miles away Bella Villa, MO 2.9 miles away Shrewsbury, MO 3.3 miles away Webster Groves, MO 3.3 miles away Oakland, MO 3.6 miles away Sunset Hills, MO 3.9 miles away Glendale, MO 4.4 miles away Rock Hill, MO 5.0 miles away