Solar in University City, MO
With Ameren Missouri's electricity at about 13.9¢ per kWh and 1,367 kWh of sun per kW, solar is not worth it for a typical University City home today: about a 16.1-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 16.1 yrsMissouri: 15.5 yrs
- 25-year net
- $12,943after paying $20,420
- Sun
- 1,367kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 13.9¢23% below U.S. average
A typical University City home, by the numbers
| Utility | Ameren Missouri |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 1,032 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 7.2 kW, about 17 panels, 9,841 kWh a year (79% of use) |
| Cost | $20,420 |
| First-year savings | $1,353 |
| Payback | 16.1 years |
| Exported power | 4.6¢/kWh (Ameren Missouri) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 1.7% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in University City
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
- Single-family detached
- 61%
- Median home value
- $307k
- Median year built
- 1949
- Population
- 34,685
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 74%
Census ACS 2020–2024. †Share of 9,210 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).
Older housing stock. Many homes here were built before 1975. Have the roof and electrical panel checked before signing; a roof or panel upgrade can add thousands. Roof first?
Installers working in University City
Public installation records for Missouri don't name installers, so we can't rank local companies here. Browse installers in Missouri.
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in University City
Is solar worth it in University City, MO?
For a typical home in University City, solar is not worth it at 2026 prices: a 7.2 kW system costs about $20,420 after state incentives, saves about $1,353 in year one and pays back in about 16.1 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in University City?
About 1,367 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 3% less than the Missouri average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in University City?
Most homes in University City are served by Ameren Missouri, at about 13.9¢ per kWh on average.
How much do solar panels cost in University City?
A fair cash price is around $2.85 per watt before incentives, so about $20,420 for a 7.2 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- St. Louis 15.8 yrs
- Kirkwood 16.7 yrs
- Maryland Heights 16.7 yrs
- Florissant 16.1 yrs
- Hazelwood 16 yrs
- Mehlville 15.9 yrs
- Ballwin 16.3 yrs
- Chesterfield 16.8 yrs
- All of Missouri
Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.