Best Places to Live in St. Joseph Metro Area, Missouri

The St. Joseph, MO metropolitan area is home to a vibrant and diverse population. With easy access to larger cities like Kansas City and Omaha, St. Joseph provides its citizens with the advantages of urban life while still providing them with the peace and tranquillity of rural living. Downtown you can find numerous attractions such as the Pony Express Monument or Glore Psychiatric Museum which attract thousands of visitors each year. Outdoors enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks where they can take advantage of activities like biking, fishing, golfing and swimming. Quality educational institutions are available throughout the area including prestigious universities like Missouri Western State University and University of Missouri-St Joseph providing necessary skills for students. An array of businesses from diverse industries such as healthcare, agriculture and retail provide locals with plenty of job opportunities while affordable housing options make it an attractive option for anyone looking to settle down in a safe environment. Small city - Northeast Missouri along the Missouri River at the Kansas border.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in St. Joseph Metro Area is 3.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. St. Joseph Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, St. Joseph Metro Area's cost of living is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare St. Joseph Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the St. Joseph metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the St. Joseph metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 65.8% to 32.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

St. Joseph Metro Area's population is 122,756 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in St. Joseph Metro Area is Real Estate: $151,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.1%.

SCHOOLS

St. Joseph Metro Area public schools spend $10,644 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12 students per teacher in St. Joseph Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in St. Joseph

It's a good time to buy in St. Joseph. Home Appreciation is up 13.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in St. Joseph is $151,700.

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