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Benton Park

Benton Park

$274,469 Average Value
$151 Average Price per Sq Ft
39 Homes For Sale

Why people move to Benton Park

Benton Park has a quiet, laid-back vibe, even though it's right next to the lively Soulard neighborhood and only about 4 miles south of Downtown Saint Louis. It's a historic district filled with well-preserved 19th-century homes, all centered around a namesake park that has been here just as long. After going there for a game of pickleball or a community event, you can walk to the neighborhood’s coffee shops, delis and eclectic dive bars. Between those locally owned businesses and the central location, it's easy to see why Benton Park attracts such a mix of young professionals, families and artists.

Benton Park is about 4 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Benton Park is about 4 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Benton Park is walkable.
Benton Park is walkable.
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Historic homes come with preservation rules and tax credits

In Benton Park, you’ll see a lot of rowhouses and detached homes with Italianate or Mansard architecture. Since this is a historic district, major exterior renovations and new construction projects have to be reviewed by the city’s Cultural Resources Office. It also means that homeowners may be eligible for special tax credits to help pay for building restoration. “People really care about preservation here, so everything still looks pretty authentic to what it was back in the day,” says Dawn Griffin, a Realtor with eXp Realty who has been selling homes in the area since 2004. Prices here typically range from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$500,000s, depending on the property’s size and condition. The median sale price is around $300,000, slightly higher than Saint Louis ’ median of about $255,000.

Houses here usually date back to the 19th century.
Houses here usually date back to the 19th century.
Houses here are usually made of brick.
Houses here are usually made of brick.
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Community events at Benton Park

Houses in Benton Park are known for their small lots. “You’re lucky if you have alleyway parking here, let alone a yard,” says Michael Hill, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. That’s one reason Benton Park, the namesake green space, is basically like everyone’s backyard. You can head there to enjoy a quiet walk around the lake, play a game of pickleball or let the kids run around the playground. It’s also where the voluntary Benton Park Neighborhood Association hosts events like:

  • Music from a Tent, a concert series held once a month between April and October
  • Family Fun Day, featuring a bike parade, face painting and a kids’ makers market
  • Movie in the Park, when everyone brings their own chairs, snacks and drinks to watch a movie outside

There's a small lake at Benton Park.
There's a small lake at Benton Park.
You may see wildlife at Benton Park.
You may see wildlife at Benton Park.
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Public schools and private options

Benton Park is zoned for Saint Louis Public Schools, and students here can attend Sigel Elementary in McKinley Heights, Long Middle School in Bevo Mill and Roosevelt High School in Tower Grove East. If you'd rather go the private school route, the neighborhood is home to St. Frances Cabrini Academy, which serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The all-boys St. Mary's South Side Catholic High School is also about 3 miles away in Dutchtown.

Long Middle School serves the neighborhood.
Long Middle School serves the neighborhood.
Students are zoned for Roosevelt High School.
Students are zoned for Roosevelt High School.
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Cherokee Street is known for its antique stores and Latin American restaurants.
Cherokee Street is known for its antique stores and Latin American restaurants.

Walkability to antique stores, upscale restaurants and eclectic bars

When you live in Benton Park, you’re just steps away from tons of stores and restaurants. A lot of that activity happens on Cherokee Avenue, which runs along the neighborhood's southern edge and goes by a couple of nicknames. Some people call it La Calle Cherokee because of its Latin American restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores, while others know it as Antique Row for its vintage clothing and furniture stores. Other popular places around the neighborhood include:

  • The Mud House, a cozy breakfast spot with patio seating
  • Blues City Deli, known for its muffuletta and Italian beef sandwiches
  • Frazer’s, an upscale spot where some cocktails are served in mini flamingo inner tubes
  • Sidney Street Café, where the rotating menu highlights everything from seafood to beef
  • Venice Café, a cash-only bar and live music venue that’s decorated in funky folk art
For even more shopping and dining options, you can head over to Soulard, home to Cajun restaurants, jazz bars and a farmers market that’s open Wednesday through Saturday year-round.

Getting to downtown St. Louis

Interstate 55 is just east of Benton Park and provides a direct route to downtown St. Louis, which is about 10 to 20 minutes away, depending on traffic. Several MetroBus routes also run through the neighborhood, so you may be able to get around without a car.

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Airport

St Louis Lambert International

27 min drive

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Jefferson & Arsenal Nb

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Jefferson & Pestalozzi Sb

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Arsenal

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Gravois & California Eb

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Gravois & Mcnair Eb

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,157
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1892
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,325
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,949
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,499
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
983
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
35
Median Rent
$1,095
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,199
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,350
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,748
Median Condo Rent
$1,250
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,250

Demographics

Total Population
6,689
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$65,887
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$87,538

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
76.5%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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