Frequently Asked Questions
Is Academy a good place to live?
Academy is a good place to live. Academy is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Academy is a suburban neighborhood. Academy has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 15.8 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $76,271 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 22.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Academy are renters, with 54% of residents renting and 46% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Academy can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Academy neighborhood guide.
Is Academy, MO a safe neighborhood?
Academy, MO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Academy?
The median home price in Academy is $135,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $27,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $28K a year to afford the median home price in Academy. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Academy is $76K.
What are the best public schools in Academy?
The best public schools that serve Academy are:
- Sumner High School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Hamilton Elementary Community Education School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
What are the best private schools in Academy?
The best private schools that serve Academy are:
- New City School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Crossroads College Preparatory School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Guidepost Montessori at Central West End has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the most popular zip codes in Academy, Saint Louis, MO?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Academy, Saint Louis, MO?
The most popular neighborhoods near Academy, Saint Louis, MO are Hamilton Heights, Central West End, West End, Kingsway and Lewis Place.
