Ladue is a residential city of about 8,900 people in central St. Louis County, about three miles from Clayton. Nearly every home is an owner-occupied single-family house, and most sales are above $1 million. Here is what homes actually sell for, the schools, the commute, and the places residents use.
About Ladue, Missouri
Ladue covers 8.55 square miles and was formed in 1936 when the villages of LaDue, Deer Creek and McKnight merged. Essentially all of its housing is single-family detached, and about 96% of homes are owner-occupied.
The median home was built in 1955, and about 78% were built before 1970, while about 13% were built in 2000 or later. About 23% of working residents work from home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. History and land area: Wikipedia.
What Homes Sell For in Ladue
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 103 homes sold with a Ladue city address in the MLS. Almost three quarters of them (73%) sold for $1 million or more, and the median sale was above $1 million.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| Almost three quarters of sales (73%) | $1 million or more |
| Median sale | Above $1 million |
| $500,000 to $1 million | 23% of sales |
| Under $500,000 | 4% of sales |
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, homes with a Ladue city address in the MLS, October 2025 to September 2026. This is a market-wide range, not a valuation for any specific home.
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Schools Serving Ladue
Ladue is served by the Ladue School District, which covers all or part of ten municipalities. Schools on roads inside Ladue include Conway Elementary, Reed Elementary and Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
The district’s interactive Boundary Map at ladueschools.net shows the district lines. Confirm the district for a specific address before you make an offer.
Sources: ladueschools.net; City of Ladue.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 14.1 minutes |
| Drive alone to work | About 71% of workers |
| Work from home | About 23% of workers |
| Main roads | I-64/US 40, I-170, Ladue Road, Clayton Road |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
Without traffic, Clayton is about 3 miles and 8 minutes away, and downtown St. Louis is about 12 miles and 20 minutes. The nearest MetroLink station by car is Brentwood I-64, about 8 minutes away.
Drive times: OSRM routing, no-traffic estimates. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- Tilles Park (St. Louis County): playgrounds, a trail, tennis courts, fishing, and the Winter Wonderland holiday lights each season.
- Deer Creek Preserve: about 11 acres of city nature preserve with a shared-use path.
- Clayton Road Business District: about a quarter mile of shops, restaurants and a hardware store, including the Ladue Shopping Center.
- The Dogwood Run: a spring race around the “Ladue Triangle” that replaced the old Dogwood Parade.
Sources: St. Louis County Parks; City of Ladue; Ladue News; Wolff Properties; Go St. Louis.
Who Ladue Is Really For
- Buyers shopping the $1 million-plus market in St. Louis County
- Buyers who want the Ladue School District
- Anyone who works in Clayton or the central corridor and wants a short drive
Ladue Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Ladue, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 103 homes sold with a Ladue city address in the MLS, and 73% of them sold for $1 million or more. The median sale was above $1 million.
What school district is Ladue in?
Ladue is served by the Ladue School District. Check the district’s Boundary Map for a specific address.
How far is Ladue from Clayton?
About 3 miles, or roughly 8 minutes without traffic.
Work With Single Tree Team in Ladue
Single Tree Team is Craig Ziegel, a real estate agent licensed in Missouri and Illinois since 2011, brokered by eXp Realty. Craig helps buyers and sellers across central St. Louis County, including Ladue, and can pull current comparable sales for any street.
