Situated in the St. Louis metro’s northwestern outskirts, Wentzville is a city where quiet suburban living is abundant. This community of roughly 47,500 is full of modern subdivisions, packed with well-kept and new-construction homes on sidewalk-lined residential streets. The city is home to a sizable General Motors plant and will soon be a quick commute from a new beef processing plant. “It’s drawing a lot of people to the area because it’s huge, it brings a lot of jobs,” says Suzanne Matyiko, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate and a longtime St. Louis-area resident. Locals have nearby shopping, dining and outdoor recreation opportunities to peruse in their free time.
Wentzville is a fast growing town with new streets and dense history.
The Norfolk Southern railroad runs through the heart of downtown Wentzville.
Subdivisions of large, newly constructed contemporary homes are popping up all over Wentzville.
Jake's Field of Dreams is an all inclusive playground at Heartland Park.
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Modern homes abound in this city
While there are houses in town that date back to the early 20th century, concentrated mainly at the center of town, most options were built after the turn of the 21st century. Houses are relatively sizable, with floor plans that average just over 2,000 square feet. However, listings sell for an average of $402,584, about 27% less than the national average. Homes sell after an average of 45 days on the market, on par with the national average.
Small Ranchers can be found on the hilly streets around Wentzville's elementary and high school.
Modern Ranchers are a popular choice wherever you are in Wentzville.
Large two-story homes sit side by side with smaller Ranchers and split levels.
Homes in Wentzville trend towards traditional architectural styles.
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Automotive plant continues to attract investment
Wentzville has had a General Motors plant since 1983. Located on a 440-acre site, the plant has received $1.5 billion in investment in recent years to produce mid-size trucks. The investment included the addition of 200 jobs. The SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Wentzville, which recently doubled its emergency room to 14 beds, is another major employer in the area, Matyiko says. There’s an $800 million, 775,000-square-foot America's Heartland Packing beef harvesting plant on the way in nearby Wright City, too, just about 8 miles from Wentzville. The plant is scheduled to be completed in 2025 and is expected to bring some 1,300 jobs to the area. Workers here can also swing commutes to St. Louis, a roughly 41-mile straight shot on Interstate 64. The St. Louis region has seven Fortune 500 companies, including healthcare corporation Centene.
General Motors employs hundreds of residents of the city of Wentzville.
SSM Health Center off Wentzville Parkway is the area's premiere hostpital.
America's Heartland Packing is one of several large employers moving to Wentzville.
Ranken Technical College in Wentzville employs many residents.
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Wentzville School District scores an A on Niche
The Wentzville School District is among the city’s draws. The system has an A overall rating on Niche. The school district’s boundaries actually extend wider than the city’s boundaries, and the system serves roughly 18,000 students in 12 elementary, four middle and four high schools. A new adaptive learning and early childhood center is under construction, and is set to be completed in late 2025.
The St. Patrick Catholic School is a private option in the city, with preschool through eighth grade and courses in topics ranging from computer science to life skills.
Quail Ridge offers quite a bit to do
The 250-acre Quail Ridge Park features more than 5 miles worth of trails, plus a playground, dog park, a lake open to fishing and an 18-hole disc golf course. The public Bear Creek Golf Course offers 18 holes of traditional golf. Rotary Park is another option with a 5-acre lake that’s also open to fishing, an amphitheater and an exhibit hall.
Several of the area’s community events are held at Rotary Park, including the St. Louis Renaissance Festival. “That’s a big deal,” Matyiko says. The festival is active on select weekends in September, and drew one million people in 2023. Festivalgoers can take part in everything from brunch to a pub crawl, or participate in games ranging from archery to knife throwing.
When the weather is uncooperative in this area, which has a moderate climate with warm summers and chilly winters, locals can visit the Wentzville Rec Center. The center has an indoor gym with weights and cardio equipment, as well as an indoor pool. Visitors can choose from daily, monthly or annual passes.
Quail Ridge Park is home to the premiere disc golf course in the area.
Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville is home to the premier golf course in the area.
Improv actors have the crowd laughing at the St. Louis Renaissance Festival.
The brand new Wentzville Rec Center has a gym, indoor track, child care, natatorium, and more.
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I-70 points the way to shopping and dining
Most of Wentzville’s retail and dining choices are in a pocket just off Interstate 70, along Wentzville Parkway. This area is packed with big-box stores and chain restaurants, many organized into shopping centers like Wentzville Crossroads and Wentzville Commons. The Mid Rivers Mall is the closest traditional mall, located about 13 miles east in St. Peters and full of 140 retailers.
The bustling commercial hub of Wentzville houses the big box stores and chain restaurants.
Stop by The Home Depot on Wentzville Parkway for all your DIY needs.
National chain restaurants like Applebee's have locations in Wentzville.
Thai Kitchen in Wentzville is a popular spot for lunch and dinner.
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Highway access is built in here
Both I-70 and I-64 run into Wentzville, giving residents quick access to both. Either can be used to get to St. Louis, just over 40 miles southeast, though the I-64 route is a tad shorter. I-70 is the quickest way to reach the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, roughly 30 miles away. Lambert offers nonstop flights to more than 70 destinations.
Crime
The population-adjusted rate of violent crime in Wentzville is slightly higher than the rates seen statewide and nationwide, based on 2023 data from the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer. Simple assault was the most common offense, according to Wentzville Police Department data.
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