Richmond Heights is a city of about 9,200 people between Clayton, Brentwood, Maplewood and Ladue, crossed by I-64 and I-170. It is home to the Saint Louis Galleria and a MetroLink station, with many homes built before 1940. Here is what homes actually sell for, the four school districts, the commute, and the parks.
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About Richmond Heights, Missouri
Richmond Heights covers about 2.3 square miles. The median home was built in 1947, and about 43% of homes were built before 1940, with another wave of newer construction in the 2010s. Owners and renters are close to an even split (54% owner-occupied), and about 57% of homes are single-family detached.
About one in four 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 Richmond Heights
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 92 homes sold with a Richmond Heights city address in the MLS. About half of them (51%) closed between $400,000 and $700,000, and the median sale landed between $500,000 and $600,000.
| Segment | Range |
|---|---|
| About half of sales (51%) | $400,000 to $700,000 |
| Median sale | $500,000 to $600,000 |
| Under $400,000 | 33% of sales |
| Over $700,000 | 16% of sales |
Source: MARIS MLS closed residential sales (rentals excluded): single-family, condo, townhouse and villa, homes with a Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights is split across four public school districts, and the city says so itself. By land area, about 52% is in the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (MRH), about 25% in Clayton, about 18% in Ladue, and about 6% in Brentwood. The district depends on the street, so it is one of the first things to check on any house here.
MRH publishes PDF district maps rather than an address search; call 314-644-4400 to confirm. St. Louis County’s property search is another way to check a specific address.
Sources: City of Richmond Heights; mrhschools.net; St. Louis County GIS; district shares estimated from U.S. Census TIGER school district boundaries.
Getting Around: Commute Times
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 17.9 minutes |
| Drive alone to work | About 71% of workers |
| Work from home | About 25% of workers |
| MetroLink | Richmond Heights station, 8001 Galleria Parkway (Blue Line) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. MetroLink: Metro St. Louis.
Without traffic, Clayton is about 2.5 miles and 5 minutes away, and downtown St. Louis is about 8 miles and 12 minutes. Main roads: I-64, I-170, Clayton Road, Hanley Road, Big Bend Boulevard and Brentwood Boulevard.
Drive times: OSRM routing, no-traffic estimates. Rush hour adds to both.
Parks and Places Residents Actually Use
- THE HEIGHTS Community Center and Library: fitness center, classes and an indoor aquatic center, run with Maplewood through a shared parks cooperative.
- A. B. Green Park: a multi-sport field, basketball and tennis courts, a pavilion and a playground.
- Highland Park: a small neighborhood park with a playground and a splash pad.
- Saint Louis Galleria: the regional shopping mall, inside the city.
- Dogtown and Hi-Pointe: the City of St. Louis neighborhoods just across the eastern border.
Sources: City of Richmond Heights; myheights.info; Wikipedia.
Who Richmond Heights Is Really For
- People who work in Clayton and want a five-minute drive
- Buyers who want MetroLink and highway access in the same place
- Buyers comparing school districts, since four serve the city
Richmond Heights Real Estate FAQ
What do homes sell for in Richmond Heights, MO?
Over the past 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026), 92 homes sold with a Richmond Heights city address in the MLS. The median sale was between $500,000 and $600,000, and 51% of sales closed between $400,000 and $700,000.
What school district is Richmond Heights in?
Four districts serve Richmond Heights: Maplewood Richmond Heights (about half the city by land area), Clayton, Ladue and Brentwood. Confirm the district for each address.
Is there MetroLink in Richmond Heights?
Yes. The Richmond Heights MetroLink station is at 8001 Galleria Parkway on the Blue Line.
Work With Single Tree Team in Richmond Heights
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 Richmond Heights, and can pull current comparable sales for any street.
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