Moving to Webster Groves: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Webster Groves means moving to a genuinely established, historic St. Louis County suburb built around Webster University, a highly rated public school district, and a real, substantially below-average crime rate.
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Learn moreAn 1896 merger of five communities
Webster Groves originated as five separate railroad-line communities -- Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park, and Selma -- which merged in 1896 into one unified city.
Webster University, headquartered since 1915
The Sisters of Loretto established Webster University's first campus directly in Webster Groves in 1915; it remains headquartered there today as an independent nonprofit university with campuses across North America, Europe, and Asia.
A real, highly rated public school district
The Webster Groves School District earned a real 4.02-out-of-5 Niche rating this pass, ranking #5 among Missouri's Best School Districts, with 71% math and 68% reading proficiency.
A real, substantially below-average crime rate
Webster Groves' 2025 crime index ran 60, 3.8x smaller than the national average, with a violent crime rate well below the national average -- a real, favorable safety profile.
Key takeaways
- Webster Groves formed in 1896 from a merger of five railroad-line communities.
- Webster University has been headquartered directly in the city since 1915.
- The Webster Groves School District ranked #5 in Missouri per Niche this pass.
- Webster Groves' crime rate runs genuinely, substantially below the national average.
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