St. Louis has many great neighborhoods and communities. Regardless of the lifestyle you want or the stage of life you are in, there are likely many places where you would feel at home.
St. Louis Magazine published a fun article in their April 2009 print issue, “The Perfectly Personified, Quasi-Bona Fide Guide to St. Louis Neighborhoods“. Inspired by their article, I’ve put together my own personal neighborhood guide.
Where are the Best Places to Live & Play in St. Louis?
With so many choices in where to live in the St. Louis metro area, choosing the best location can be daunting. St. Louis residents often rely on preconceived notions and are not willing to give a new community a chance that might be perfect for them.
For people relocating to St. Louis, it can be even harder to decide where they should live. Often relocating buyers find themselves bombarded with suggestions from their new co-workers. I’ve even had buyers come to me with questions about areas based on the advice of a waitress or airplane seatmate.
If you are relocating, your real estate agent should be able to help you sort through the maze of options and help you select a neighborhood that is perfect for you.
My Neighborhood Winners:
Once you pick out a few areas of interest, check out my Home Search and see what you think of the available homes in your price range.
Restaurant Heaven:
University City, Central West End, South Grand, The Loft District, Historic St. Charles, Chesterfield Valley
Walkable Living:
Kirkwood, Maplewood, University City, Clayton, Lafayette Square, Soulard, Tower Grove South
Post College:
Central West End, Clayton, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, The Loft District
Nightlife Nearby:
University City, Soulard, The Loft District, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur
International Flavor:
South Grand, Midtown, University City
Playsets & Subdivisions:
Creve Coeur, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Fenton, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Wentzville
Affluent Living:
Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac, Town & Country, Chesterfield
Country Club Land:
Frontenac, Ladue, Clayton, St. Albans
Deer & Wildlife:
Golf Course Communities:
Ballwin, Chesterfield, Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Wentzville
1st Time Home Buyer:
Maryland Heights, Ballwin, Florissant, St. Louis City, Rock Hill, Crestwood
Newer Homes, Older Areas:
Olivette, Kirkwood, Creve Coeur
Condo Living:
Skinker-DeBaliviere, Central West End, The Loft District, Brentwood, Creve Coeur
Downsizing:
Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, Clayton
University Life:
University City, Midtown, Webster Groves
Historic Homes:
Central West End, Lafayette Square, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, University City, St. Charles
Top Schools, Affordable Living:
Richmond Heights, Olivette, Ellisville, Ballwin, Creve Coeur
Cool Community Rec Centers:
Richmond Heights, Maryland Heights, Ballwin, Clayton, Des Peres, St. Peters
What are your favorite neighborhoods? Share your favorites by leaving a comment.
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Karen Goodman
Karen Goodman is Founder of Arch City Homes and leads a team of top real estate agents in St. Louis, MO.
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My wife and I are moving to the area from Carbondale IL and are closing on our house on April 24, in Shiloh. So I guess we will start at Senior and work our way backward.
(After publishing this article, I was contacted by St. Louis Magazine and asked to take down their list of categories & winners. I revamped the article with my own categories, and thus the Seniors group was removed, Karen)
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Great reference. Thanks.