Why Live in Visitation Park
Visitation Park, located 6 miles from Downtown St. Louis, blends historic homes with some modern development. The neighborhood features a mix of Victorians, American Foursquares and early 2000s Colonial Revivals. Many homes are in poor condition, but others are undergoing renovations, attracting new residents and investors. The area also has a few modern homes, built in the past decade on empty lots. Ivory Perry Park, named after a Civil Rights activist, has basketball courts, a playground and free summer concerts. About a mile south, Forest Park spans over 1,300 acres and hosts events like the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. It also houses attractions such as the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Missouri History Museum, with free entry to the Missouri History Museum. The Delmar Maker District along Delmar Boulevard includes the Magic House Children’s Museum and Third Degree Glass Factory, offering live music and exhibitions on the third Friday of each month. Dining options along Delmar include Deli Divine, a New York-style Jewish deli, and Blueberry Hill, a diner with a music venue. Fast food options and grocery stores, such as Aldi and Save A Lot, are also nearby. The MetroBus and MetroLink systems provide convenient transportation, with the Red Line connecting to St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Visitation Park is 2 miles north of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Visitation Park a good place to live?
Visitation Park is a good place to live. Visitation Park is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Visitation Park is a suburban neighborhood. Visitation Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.8 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $63,963 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Visitation Park are renters, with 64.9% of residents renting and 35.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Visitation Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Visitation Park neighborhood guide.
Is Visitation Park, MO a safe neighborhood?
Visitation Park, 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 Visitation Park?
The median home price in Visitation Park is $142,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $28,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $710 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $30K a year to afford the median home price in Visitation Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Visitation Park is $64K.
What are the best public schools in Visitation Park?
The best public schools that serve Visitation Park are:
What are the best private schools in Visitation Park?
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Are home prices dropping in Visitation Park?
Yes, home prices in Visitation Park are down 67% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Visitation Park, MO
On average, homes in Visitation Park, Saint Louis sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Visitation Park, Saint Louis over the last 12 months is $80,000, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$80,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$115,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$59
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$142,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
27%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-70%