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Home to the World's Fair
The neighborhood of Wydown Skinker is built on the grounds of the World’s Fair held in St. Louis in 1904. The streets of Wy continue seamlessly into the city of Clayton, which marks the end of the city of St. Louis, and the beginning of St. Louis County. Perched between the city and the county, the neighborhood is primarily residential, and its placement provides a mixed urban and suburban feeling. Most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1920s, when Wydown Skinker grew alongside the city of Clayton. “Wydown Skinker bridges some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in St. Louis,” says life-long resident and RE/MAX Results Realtor Mary Krummenacher. With eight local colleges and universities and two major hospitals nearby, it’s no wonder nearly 50% of the houses in the community are rented. “It’s a large blend of transplants, students, professionals and families,” says Nicci Vogel of Delhougne Realty Group.
Quite shady streets are perfect for taking Fido for a walk.
Flowers in all colors are in bloom in Wydown Skinker.
Wydown Skinker is minutes from downtown Clayton.
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Plenty of options
Toward the center of the neighborhood, you’ll find more multifamily options, including four-story brick and stone apartment and condo buildings and high-rises with gorgeous views of the city and Forest Park below. In the northern and southern ends of the neighborhood, you’ll find some streets lined with spacious single-family homes. Red brick exteriors and terracotta-tiled roofs may be a strange combination, but their use is evidence of St. Louis’s history as a hub for clay mining and brick and tile making. The architectural styles of these homes draw inspiration from colonial, Tudor and craftsman styles, which enjoyed widespread popularity in the 1920s. Housing costs range from $255,000 to $1.2 million. Homes rarely spend more than 30 days on the open market. Vogal says that with all the community has to offer, it’s hard not to be drawn to the neighborhood. “Not many areas in St. Louis have what Wydown Skinker has to offer,” she explains. “You have parks, education, dining establishments and shopping. It’s like a Tribecca.” The drawback — Krummenacher says there isn’t much inventory in the area. Vogel and Krummenacher say that HOA fees can get steep — as much as $1,200 a month.
Many homes in Wydown Skinker have beautifully landscaped yards.
Tudor homes are sprinkled throughout Wydown Skinker.
Homes with brick exteriors and terracotta-tiled roofs are common in Wydown Skinker.
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The sixth most visited park
Forest Park is the neighborhood’s eastern border, meaning that Wydown Skinker residents enjoy proximity to the vast green space and numerous free attractions. The Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo and the Science Center are all close at hand, as are seasonal events and attractions like open-air theatrical performances in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The 1,300-acre park, 500 acres larger than New York’s Central Park, averages 13 million visitors annually. The park’s roots go back to 1876 and is the 6th most visited urban park in the U.S. Known as the “Heart of St. Louis,” the park hosted the Olympics and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904. The neighborhood is also home to the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center and The Chapel, a local music venue
Don't forget your helmet when hitting the bike path at Forest Park.
Forest Park has 5.8-miles of walking/biking trails.
Turtle Playground is located in Forest Park in St. Louis.
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The schools have a low student-to-teacher ratios
Wydown Skinker is served by the St. Louis Public School District, which operates 74 schools and serves every neighborhood in the city. However, many parents choose to enroll their students in local private schools, like the Forsythe School, located at the corner of Wydown and Skinker Boulevards, which gives the neighborhood its name. Mason Elementary School has a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and is ranked a C by niche. Wydown Middle School has a 9-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and in 2021, the school was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon school. The award is given when student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing achievement gaps. Niche awarded the school an A-plus. Clayton High School, which has a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, is also an A-plus-rated school. As mentioned, the eight local higher education facilities include Washington University in St. Louis and Fontbonne University.
Forsyth School is located at 6235 Wydown Blvd in St. Louis.
The Forsyth School shows off its art skills on a manhole cover in front of the school.
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Play a few rounds of golf with friends on the Forest Park Golf Course.
Events revolve around Forest Park
The Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo and the Science Center are all close at hand, as are seasonal events and attractions like open-air theatrical performances in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Catch a bus on most major roads in Wydown Skinker.
A quick drive to downtown
The neighborhood's southern edge is minutes from Interstate 64 and only 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Lambert-St. Louis International is less than 20 minutes away. And, there are bus stops scattered throughout the area.
Most streets in Wydown Skinker have sidewalks.
Walkable to many eateries
The area is very walkable, and residents can stroll to the Hi-Pointe Drive-In, a converted 1980s drive-in, or Sasha's Wine Bar.
A rep for being a medical hub
Medical care is very accessible in the area — SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Richmond Heights and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis are both in nearby Richmond Heights.
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Parks in this Area
DeMun Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Concordia Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Greg Freeman Park
Playground
Events
Turtle Park
Highland Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Tuscany Park
Basketball
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
17 min drive
Bus
Skinker & Arundel Place Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wydown Skinker
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wydown Skinker Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wydown Skinker, Saint Louis sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wydown Skinker, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $372,500, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
835
Median Age
44
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,405
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,632
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
86.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
60.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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