Ladue Real Estate Information

Located about 15 miles west of downtown, Ladue, Missouri, is a wealthy inner-ring suburb of St. Louis. It was home to a population of just around 9,000 residents at the 2000 census, and its residents have higher incomes than most in the St. Louis region, withLadue's estimated median annual household income in 2007 at almost $160,000, and its estimated median house or condo value in 2007 at almost $920,000. The city makes up a total area of 8.6 square miles in central St. Louis County. It is a highly desirable neighborhood, known for its nice homes and high-quality schools, and the city has the highest household income of any city in Missouri with a population of more than 1,000, making it quite possibly the most desirable neighborhood in the state.

Ladue is known for its top-rated public school district, Ladue Schools, with four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. There are also several private schools in the area that parents can choose as alternatives for their children, such as the Mary Institute, the St. Louis Country Day School and the John Burroughs School. For higher education, Webster University and Washington University St. Louis are both just four miles away, andMaryville University of Saint Louis and some Saint Louis Community college campuses are just about five miles away.

The city is known for being home to several exquisite country clubs, including the St. Louis Country Club, The Bogey Club, Deer Creek Club and OldWarson Country Club. The population is highly education, with almost 93 percent of adult residents having completed at least some college. Industries in which most residents work include professional, scientific and technical services, education, finance and insurance. The most common job titles include executives, doctors and those in sales positions.

The nearest hospitals are just four miles away, with one in Richmond Heights and several in St. Louis. Retail choices can be found at theLadue West Shopping Center, and there are 34 movie theaters in a 15-mile radius, 120 public golf courses in and seven museums in a 30-mile radius and one ski resort.