Apartments for rent in Chesterfield, MO

A town located in Missouri, Chesterfield has approximately 48,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (24%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 44, skew older than most cities in Missouri. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 77% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Chesterfield is $430/month more than the state average.

Chesterfield has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 44% of residents, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the national average (7%), Chesterfield has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 19% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 26% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Chesterfield. The four most common are healthcare, scientific, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries account for 27% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in management, making it the top profession in the city. Chesterfield workers bring in an average annual income of around $114,000, more than the state average. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.