Fenton is a very small city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 4,062 people and 11 associated neighborhoods, Fenton is the 171st largest community in Missouri.

Fenton real estate is some of the most expensive in Missouri, although Fenton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Fenton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 12.78% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Fenton is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Fenton a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Fenton has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Fenton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Fenton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Fenton are among the most well-educated in the nation: 44.76% of adults in Fenton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Fenton in 2022 was $47,761, which is wealthy relative to Missouri and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $191,044 for a family of four.

Fenton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Fenton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fenton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Fenton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Fenton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.