Lafayette Square blends late 1800s elegance with urban convenience just minutes from St Louis. Its garden style park and colorful Victorian homes define the neighborhood’s historic charm while offering easy access to downtown and nearby universities.
Known for its strong sense of community, residents value neighborly connection and a lower maintenance lifestyle, with opportunities to stay involved through local events and beautification efforts.
After the Civil War, Lafayette Square became home to prominent figures in St Louis society, and its architectural legacy still defines the neighborhood today. Rows of late 19th century Victorian townhouses built in the Second Empire style have been carefully preserved under strict city guidelines, maintaining a cohesive historic exterior.
Behind those ornate facades, interiors range from classic brownstone style details to fully modern renovations. Most homes are on their second or third restoration, with prices typically ranging from 425000 to 725000 depending on size and condition.
At the heart of Lafayette Square is Lafayette Park, a 30 acre green space often considered the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi River. Its manicured lawns, peaceful lagoons, and colorful gardens create a picturesque setting for walks, picnics, and even weddings.
The park also brings neighbors together through free summer concerts, outdoor movies, and the annual Tour de Lafayette bike race, when residents gather on their porches to cheer as cyclists race through the historic streets.
Lafayette Square’s dining scene centers around Park Avenue, where locally owned restaurants define the neighborhood’s flavor. Eleven Eleven Mississippi serves Italian inspired dishes like wild boar ravioli, while Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery offers everything from creative sorbets to spirit infused ice creams.
For everyday essentials, residents can walk across Jefferson Avenue to stores like Save A Lot and Family Dollar. Though the neighborhood feels tucked away, it sits just two miles from downtown St Louis and its skyline, ballparks, and nightlife.
Students in Lafayette Square attend St Louis Public Schools, with options including Sigel Elementary School, Long International Middle School, and Vashon High School. Vashon High also offers career training programs designed to prepare students for in demand fields after graduation.
Families may also consider Lafayette Preparatory Academy, a lottery based charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It holds an A minus rating from Niche and is recognized as one of Missouri’s top charter elementary schools.
Lafayette Square is highly walkable, with restaurants, cafes, and small shops just steps from home. Metro Transit St Louis bus routes run nearby, and the closest MetroLink station is at St Louis Union Station, about a mile away. Access to Interstates 64, 44, and 55 sits along the neighborhood’s edge, and St Louis Lambert International Airport is less than 20 miles away.
The neighborhood also has a local police substation, supporting an active presence in the area. Lafayette Square’s CAP Index crime risk score is 7, compared to the national average of 4.
2,154 people live in Lafayette Square, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $57,952. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lafayette Square, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Krajina, Sana Inc & Bakery, and City Greens Market.
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| Dining | 3.95 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.34 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.33 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.33 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.68 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.66 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.27 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.27 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.78 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.15 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lafayette Square has 1,289 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lafayette Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,154 people call Lafayette Square home. The population density is 15,754.482 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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