Bordered to the north by Forest Park, Cheltenham offers walkable access to one of the most robust amenities in St. Louis. Because the neighborhood is mainly made up of industrial properties and apartment complexes, most of its single-family homes are limited to the western edge of the community. “Not many things come on the market,” says Camille Luna of Better Homes & Gardens, a Realtor actively working in the neighborhood. “People live there and stay there forever, and then houses get passed down to family.” Once known for its Laclede Brick Company plant, Cheltenham is now home to over 1,000 people, nearly 60% of whom rent apartments along Interstate 64 and the park.
Forest Park is vast allowing everyone to find some meditative space.
Forest Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course bordering Cheltenham neighborhood.
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Homes and apartments east of Hampton Avenue
Homes along Wise Avenue face modern apartment buildings, while houses near Pierce Avenue border brick warehouses and land undergoing commercial development. The early-20th-century bungalow, colonial and ranch-style homes west of Pierce Avenue are no more than 1,500 square feet and feature small, concrete staircases that connect to the narrow sidewalk. Cheltenham maintains an urban feel thanks to its proximity to Hampton Avenue and two interstates. Homes sit on compact lots, and decorative trees shade the cars parked along each residential street. When the occasional house hits the market, sale prices range from $115,000 to $195,000, less than the median for the City of St. Louis.
A row of cozy bungalows line a residential street in Cheltenham.
Apartments account for most of the housing closest to Forest Park in Cheltenham.
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Steps from restaurants and a quick ride from Aldi
Because of the abrupt closure of nearby Fields Foods, the nearest grocery store, Schnucks, is about 2 miles away to the west, but additional options like Trader Joe’s and Aldi are within a 5-mile drive via Interstate 64. For national retailers, Saint Louis Galleria is about 4 miles west as well, making it easy to swing by shops like Macy’s and Nordstrom. Restaurants are within a block or two of Cheltenham’s residential area, including Courtesy Diner, an old-school eatery open 24/7, and Nick’s Pub, an Irish joint with burgers and pizza.
Patrons like the contemporary casual decor in Mac Local Eats in Cheltenham.
Located in Cheltenham, Courtesy Diner serves American classics in its art deco space.
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St. Louis Community College and nearby St. Louis University High
Students can attend Saint Louis Public Schools, starting with Mason Elementary, which receives a C from Niche. From here, students can head to two C-minus graded schools: Long Middle and Roosevelt High. Roosevelt has a 57% graduation rate and includes a Marine Corps JROTC program. Private options, like Saint Ambrose Catholic School and St. Louis University High School, are about a mile away. For post-secondary school, St. Louis Community College’s Forest Park campus sits in the northeastern corner of Cheltenham and includes culinary arts, health sciences and technology programs. It is also the home of the Archers basketball teams, so games are within a few blocks of home.
Saint Louis Community College located in the northeast corner of the Cheltenham neighborhood
Roosevelt High School aligns with Missouri state standards.
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A block from the offerings of Forest Park
While Cheltenham has no parks, the neighborhood is bordered by the largest green space in the city: Forest Park. Though it has all the typical offerings, from playgrounds to pavilions, the amenities extend beyond the expected — transforming the 1,300-acre park into a community hub along the western edge of the St. Louis limits. “There’s a zoo, art museum, science museum, history museum and the Boathouse where you can paddleboat or go to the little ducky café,” Luna says. Art Hill is a section of the park with a weekly film series in July and a top destination in the city for sledding in the winter. An annual balloon race also takes place in Forest Park every September, drawing in Cheltenham locals and over 100,000 others from across the city.
Rent a Paddleboat or kayak at the Boathouse in Forest Park just north of Cheltenham.
The Prairie Boardwalk in Forest Park is the perfect place for a bike ride.
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Nearby interstates and access to BJC Healthcare
Although the nearest train is the Central West End Station, with Interstate 64 to the north and Interstate 44 to the south, Cheltenham connects to downtown via car in about 7 miles and the major employers of Creve Coeur in 10 miles. BJC Healthcare’s medical campus is also less than 2 miles away, just east of Forest Park. “Cheltenham is nestled in between the Central West End, Dogtown, The Hill and Forest Park,” says Ruth Ogilvie, one of the owners at Colorwheel Hair. “Some of our clients travel from all over the St. Louis region, so we enjoy being close to two major highways.” For trips out of Missouri, the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is less than 15 miles northwest.
The western edge of Cheltenham has many bungalows, colonials, and ranch-style homes
The Cheltenham neighborhood is a mix of residential, commercial and higher education.
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Crime scores above the national average
Cheltenham has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Violent crime scores align with the national average, so Crime Scores for property crime drive up the overall average. Despite statistics, Ogilvie says, “We enjoy the foot traffic around us, and it feels very safe.”
On the boarder of Cheltenham, the Mounted Patrol operates with sixteen officers and four horses.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police, South Patrol Division, services the Cheltenham neighborhood.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,079
Median Age
34
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,769
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,593
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
59.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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