Ballwin is a city of about 31,300 people in west St. Louis County, built mostly during the suburban build-out and made up largely of owner-occupied single-family homes. If you are weighing Ballwin as your next hometown, here is the real price range, the school district split, the commute, and the places residents actually use.
About Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin is overwhelmingly a place where people own their homes: 88% of homes are single-family and 84% are owner-occupied.
The median home was built in 1976, and 82% were built between 1960 and 1999. For buyers that means established subdivisions, and in many homes, updates worth weighing into the price. About one in five working residents works from home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
What Homes Sell For in Ballwin
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 747 homes sold in Ballwin. Almost half of them (48%) closed between $300,000 and $500,000, and the median sale landed between $350,000 and $400,000.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| Almost half of sales (48%) | $300,000 to $500,000 |
| Median sale | $350,000 to $400,000 |
| Under $300,000 | 25% of sales |
| Over $500,000 | 27% of sales |
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, Ballwin MO, October 2025 to September 2026. This is a market-wide range, not a valuation for any specific home.
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Schools Serving Ballwin
Ballwin is split between two public school districts, Parkway and Rockwood, and the line runs through the city. Two houses a few streets apart can be in different districts, so check the address before you fall for a specific home.
Parkway School District
Elementary schools with a Ballwin address: Claymont, Henry, Oak Brook, and Sorrento Springs.
Rockwood School District
Schools with a Ballwin address: Ballwin, Westridge, and Woerther elementaries, and Selvidge Middle.
Middle and high school assignments depend on the street, not the city name. Use each district’s address lookup (Parkway: “Locate Your School”; Rockwood: “Maps and Boundaries”).
Sources: parkwayschools.net, rsdmo.org.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 25.5 minutes (U.S. average: 26.4) |
| Drive alone to work | About 73% of workers |
| Work from home | About 21% of workers |
| Main corridor | Manchester Road (MO 100), with MO 141 to I-44 and I-64 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Without traffic, downtown St. Louis is about 25 miles and 35 minutes away via MO 141 and I-44, and Clayton is about 17 miles and 26 minutes via MO 141 and I-64. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- The Pointe at Ballwin Commons: the city’s recreation center.
- North Pointe Aquatic Center: the city’s aquatic center.
- Vlasis Park: home of Ballwin Days, the city’s summer festival.
- Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center: golf and an event venue.
- Castlewood State Park: a state park with a Ballwin address.
Sources: City of Ballwin (ballwin.mo.us); Missouri State Parks.
Craig’s Local Favorites
- Triple Leaf Cigar: a cigar shop and lounge on Manchester Road.
- Joey B’s Food & Drink: always on Craig’s short list for dinner, with a big dog-friendly patio.
- Sauce on the Side: scratch-made calzones on Big Bend Road.
- The Brothers Beer & Bourbon House: 24 taps, 70+ whiskies, and BBQ on Manchester Road.
Who Ballwin Is Really For
- Buyers who want an established subdivision rather than new construction
- Buyers choosing between Parkway and Rockwood schools
- People who work from home some days and drive to Clayton or downtown the rest
- Anyone who wants a rec center, an aquatic center, and a state park close to home
Ballwin Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Ballwin, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 747 homes sold in Ballwin. The median sale was between $350,000 and $400,000, and 48% of sales closed between $300,000 and $500,000, per MARIS MLS closed residential sales.
What school district is Ballwin in?
Ballwin is split between the Parkway School District and the Rockwood School District. The boundary runs through the city, so check a specific address with the district’s own lookup tool.
How long is the commute from Ballwin to downtown St. Louis?
Without traffic, downtown St. Louis is about 25 miles and 35 minutes from Ballwin via MO 141 and I-44. The average one-way commute for Ballwin residents is 25.5 minutes.
Work With Single Tree Team in Ballwin
Single Tree Team is Craig Ziegel, a real estate agent licensed in Missouri and Illinois since 2011, brokered by eXp Realty. Craig works west St. Louis County every day: the Parkway and Rockwood school lines, the Manchester Road commute, and the subdivisions buyers ask about.
