Nicknamed “The City of Warmth,” Brentwood reflects both community friendliness and a red hot real estate market. Homes here sell roughly twice as fast as the national average, often going under contract in about three weeks, a clear sign of strong demand.
With a population of about 8000 residents, Brentwood offers small town charm with everyday convenience, where neighbors can walk to Whole Foods Market, enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, or spend time at one of the city’s newer parks.
Brentwood offers a mix of condos and mid 20th century homes, many styled after Cape Cod and Regency designs, all within easy reach of retail centers on the city’s north side. The median price for a single family home is about 335000. Two bedroom condos and three bedroom bungalows can be found in the low 200000s, while larger three and four bedroom homes typically range from 300000 to 500000. New construction townhomes on the north side often start in the 600000s and can reach up to 1 million.
Compared to nearby Clayton, Brentwood tends to offer more attainable pricing, yet still delivers strong schools, new parks, and abundant shopping. Its blend of value and convenience makes it one of the St Louis area’s quiet standouts.
Brentwood’s north end is packed with retail options, giving residents easy access to everyday essentials and specialty finds. Stores like Target, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods Market sit alongside home improvement staples such as The Home Depot and Menards.
Beyond the big names, locally owned restaurants add character to the community. A longtime favorite is Carl's Drive-In, a tiny counter service spot known for its frosted mugs of root beer and burgers cooked right in front of you.
Brentwood Days is the city’s signature event, held each year on the third weekend in September. The celebration brings neighbors together for live music, games, local food, a parade, free carnival rides, and a fireworks show that closes out the weekend.
Just 10 minutes from downtown St Louis, residents also enjoy easy access to major events, including St Louis Cardinals games at Busch Stadium, St Louis City SC matches, and the city’s many annual festivals and parades.
Students in Brentwood attend the highly regarded Brentwood School District, ranked among the top school systems in the state and rated A by Niche. Younger students begin at Mark Twain Elementary School, a two time Missouri Gold Star School recognized for exceptional academic performance and rated A plus by Niche.
Students then continue to Brentwood Middle School and Brentwood High School, both earning A ratings and reinforcing Brentwood’s reputation for strong public education.
Brentwood features seven parks and a recreation complex, keeping outdoor activity close to home. Brentwood Park, the newest addition, spans 32 acres with walking trails around a lake, a modern pavilion with enclosed spaces, and a 100 seat amphitheater. The city is also developing a large, state of the art playground within the park.
The expanding Deer Creek Greenway Connector will link Brentwood Park to other local parks, the swim club, and the Brentwood Sports Complex. That easy access becomes especially valuable each September during Brentwood Days, when residents gather for music, games, and fireworks.
Brentwood joins Interstate 64, locally known as Highway 40, one of the region’s most heavily traveled roadways. Trips to points east and west should take from 10 to 15 minutes. Elsewhere, other parts of town are reachable in 20 to 30 minutes. A local MetroLink rail station means residents can easily knock out the trip to St. Louis for work or a day among the city’s museums or sports venues.
8,151 people live in Brentwood, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $63,536. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Brentwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bijoux Handcrafted Chocolates, Betty's Books, and Taung Za Lat.
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| Dining | 1.88 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.66 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.53 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.7 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.88 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.68 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.65 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.54 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.08 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.03 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.51 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.09 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.92 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.8 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.15 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.53 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.8 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.65 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Brentwood has 4,189 households, with an average household size of 1.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brentwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,151 people call Brentwood home. The population density is 4,189.14 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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