Best Suburbs to Live in Missouri

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Best suburbs to live in Missouri

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Missouri using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#30. Cottleville, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 1,045
- Population: 5,584
- Median household income: $130,139
- Median home value: $377,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,691 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Fort Zumwalt West Middle School (grade A), Fort Zumwalt South Middle School (grade A), Francis Howell Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Whitfield School (grade A+), Saint Louis Priory School (grade A+), The Fulton School (grade A)

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#29. University City, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 1,014
- Population: 34,850
- Median household income: $71,888
- Median home value: $303,600 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,204 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Clayton High School (grade A+), Wydown Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#28. Lee's Summit, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 913
- Population: 101,728
- Median household income: $103,447
- Median home value: $291,400 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,295 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Delta Woods Middle School (grade A), Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School (grade A), Chapel Lakes Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Barstow School (grade A+), Notre Dame de Sion High School (grade A+), Rockhurst High School (grade A+)

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#27. Weatherby Lake, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 763
- Population: 2,422
- Median household income: $164,444
- Median home value: $462,800 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,036 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Rising Hill Elementary School (grade A), Park Hill South High School (grade A), Gateway 6th Grade Center (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Pius X High School (grade A minus), Faith Christian Academy (grade A minus), Northland Christian Schools (grade B minus)

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#26. Ellisville, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 482
- Population: 9,914
- Median household income: $104,360
- Median home value: $345,100 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,329 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Lafayette High School (grade A+), Marquette Senior High School (grade A+), Crestview Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Whitfield School (grade A+), Saint Louis Priory School (grade A+)

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#25. Shrewsbury, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 463
- Population: 6,352
- Median household income: $82,681
- Median home value: $274,600 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,096 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Webster Groves High School (grade A), Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience Magnet High School (grade A), Avery Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#24. Oakland, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 395
- Population: 1,633
- Median household income: $107,813
- Median home value: $376,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,435 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Kirkwood Senior High School (grade A+), Nipher Middle School (grade A), North Glendale Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#23. Town and Country, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 391
- Population: 11,575
- Median household income: $231,382
- Median home value: $880,900 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,863 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Conway Elementary School (grade A+), Ladue Fifth Grade Center (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#22. Parkville, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 368
- Population: 7,669
- Median household income: $166,563
- Median home value: $556,500 (83% own)
- Median rent: $891 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Rising Hill Elementary School (grade A), Park Hill South High School (grade A), Gateway 6th Grade Center (grade A)
- Top private schools: Maranatha Academy (grade A), Overland Christian Schools (grade A minus), St. Pius X High School (grade A minus)

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#21. Maryland Heights, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 297
- Population: 28,099
- Median household income: $82,232
- Median home value: $200,100 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,181 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkway Central High School (grade A+), McKelvey Elementary School (grade A), Parkway Central Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#20. Crestwood, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 294
- Population: 12,315
- Median household income: $111,791
- Median home value: $271,400 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,001 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Webster Groves High School (grade A), Clark Elementary School (grade A), Hixson Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#19. Manchester, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 267
- Population: 18,240
- Median household income: $89,153
- Median home value: $288,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,214 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkway West High School (grade A+), Pierremont Elementary School (grade A), Henry Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#18. Warson Woods, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 244
- Population: 2,107
- Median household income: $190,972
- Median home value: $539,600 (99% own)
- Median rent: $1,450 (1% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Conway Elementary School (grade A+), Reed Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#17. Maplewood, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 237
- Population: 8,205
- Median household income: $58,448
- Median home value: $228,300 (42% own)
- Median rent: $845 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Brentwood Middle School (grade A+), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A), Webster Groves High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#16. Clarkson Valley, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 229
- Population: 2,608
- Median household income: $218,816
- Median home value: $796,300 (97% own)
- Median rent: No data available (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Lafayette High School (grade A+), Marquette Senior High School (grade A+), Crestview Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Whitfield School (grade A+)

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#15. Frontenac, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 228
- Population: 3,639
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $949,900 (98% own)
- Median rent: $1,707 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Conway Elementary School (grade A+), Spoede Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#14. Wildwood, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 198
- Population: 35,276
- Median household income: $147,508
- Median home value: $449,900 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,396 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Lafayette High School (grade A+), Marquette Senior High School (grade A+), Crestview Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+), Whitfield School (grade A+)

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#13. Des Peres, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 145
- Population: 9,140
- Median household income: $214,810
- Median home value: $562,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,895 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkway West High School (grade A+), Kirkwood Senior High School (grade A+), Parkway West Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#12. Creve Coeur, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 137
- Population: 18,679
- Median household income: $115,120
- Median home value: $529,900 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,424 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Conway Elementary School (grade A+), Spoede Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#11. Webster Groves, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 131
- Population: 23,838
- Median household income: $105,930
- Median home value: $355,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,524 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: Brentwood Middle School (grade A+), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A), McGrath Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#10. Kirkwood, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 109
- Population: 29,309
- Median household income: $107,905
- Median home value: $391,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,217 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Kirkwood Senior High School (grade A+), North Kirkwood Middle School (grade A), Westchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#9. Rock Hill, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 99
- Population: 4,728
- Median household income: $85,155
- Median home value: $237,800 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,219 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Reed Elementary School (grade A+), Brentwood Middle School (grade A+), McGrath Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#8. Ladue, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 76
- Population: 8,934
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $938,300 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,814 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Clayton High School (grade A+), Wydown Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#7. Glendale, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 61
- Population: 6,131
- Median household income: $157,750
- Median home value: $463,900 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,855 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Kirkwood Senior High School (grade A+), Nipher Middle School (grade A), North Glendale Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#6. Olivette, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 33
- Population: 8,431
- Median household income: $102,630
- Median home value: $454,400 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,332 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Conway Elementary School (grade A+), Spoede Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#5. Richmond Heights, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 29
- Population: 9,186
- Median household income: $94,384
- Median home value: $313,300 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,414 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Clayton High School (grade A+), Wydown Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#4. Ballwin, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 25
- Population: 30,948
- Median household income: $118,647
- Median home value: $337,500 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,224 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Parkway West High School (grade A+), Marquette Senior High School (grade A+), Crestview Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#3. Clayton, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 23
- Population: 17,212
- Median household income: $125,829
- Median home value: $812,800 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,570 (46% rent)
- Top public schools: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (grade A+), Clayton High School (grade A+), Wydown Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#2. Chesterfield, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 12
- Population: 49,645
- Median household income: $137,052
- Median home value: $437,000 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,405 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Lafayette High School (grade A+), Parkway West High School (grade A+), Parkway Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

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#1. Brentwood, Missouri

- Overall Rank: 10
- Population: 8,173
- Median household income: $89,688
- Median home value: $270,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,357 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Brentwood Middle School (grade A+), Mark Twain Elementary School (grade A), McGrath Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: John Burroughs School (grade A+), MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (grade A+), Thomas Jefferson School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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