Pros and Cons of Living in Webster Groves

Webster Groves' core trade-off pairs real institutional and safety strengths -- top schools, Webster University, low crime -- against a substantial, disclosed housing-cost and property-tax premium.

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Pro: a real, highly rated school district and university

The Webster Groves School District's #5-in-Missouri Niche ranking and Webster University's genuine, distinct presence since 1915 together give the city a real, substantial institutional identity.

Pro: a real, substantially below-average crime rate

Webster Groves' crime index ran 3.8x smaller than the national average this pass -- a real, well-documented safety profile.

Con: a real, substantial housing-cost premium

Every home-value figure found this pass ($391,671-$561,000) runs well above Missouri's own $268,423 statewide average, with a real, disclosed cross-source spread.

Con: an above-average property tax rate

Webster Groves' own effective property tax rate (1.32%) runs above national, Missouri statewide, and even St. Louis County's own broader averages.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.