Biggest tradeoff: Saint Charles, Missouri
Saint Charles, Missouri is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
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Saint Charles, Missouri is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 70,687 | 47,864 |
| Center Elevation | 482 ft(147 m) | 472 ft(144 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $334,691 | $548,672 |
| Median Rent | $1,474 | $1,949 |
| Median Income | $83,589 | $137,052 |
| Rent Burden | 21% | 17% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 295 days/yr | 298 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 66°F | 67°F |
| Avg. Low | 49°F | 49°F |
| Comfort Score | 59/100Good | 58/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 46°F | 47°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51"(130 cm) | 51"(130 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11"(28 cm) | 11"(28 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 512024 modeled avg · 32 days > 100 | Typical: 512024 modeled avg · 32 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | N/A | 39 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 25 |
| Safety Score | N/A | 86 / 100 |
| School Rating | 6/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | minimalMinimal | minimalMinimal |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 38.2 years | 47.1 years |
| College Educated | 44% | 72% |
| Remote Workers | 13% | 20% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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