Moving to Missouri - 9 Best Places to Live in Missouri

Hey, there fellow Missourians! Or should I say, "The Show-Me State" folks? You know, because they're not ones to just take things at face value, they need to see it to believe it. But let's be honest, the State's also known as the "Gateway to the West", and just a bunch of friendly folks are ready to show you around some of the best places to live in our great state.
There are hundreds of rivers and lakes throughout Missouri, not to mention its beaches which are mostly safe for water activities, even though it is in the middle of the country. In fact, its coastline stretches further than California's.
Missouri is known for its rolling hills, and quaint towns, and it can be hard to decide where to settle down.
In this video, we'll take a look at some of the top cities and towns Let's explore now, but first don't forget to like, subscribe, and press the bell icon.
00:00 Intro
00:53 Clayton
01:57 Columbia
03:08 Springfield
04:14 Lee's Summit
05:14 Kirkwood
06:10 Rolla
07:16 Creve Coeur
08:09 O'Fallon
09:09 Conclusion
09:36 Outro
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[@USHistorians]

"If you're interested in affordable living options in Missouri, be sure to check out the article '5 Cheapest Places to Live in Missouri: A Guide to Affordable Living' for more valuable insights!" www.ushistorians.com/cheapest-places-to-live-in-missouri-a-guide-to-affordable-living/

[@PaulPavloPablo]

You got your time stamps in the description mixed up. 03:08 Springfield (at 3:08 you talk about Rolla) 06:10 Rolla (at 6:10 you talk about Springfield)

[@davehughesfarm7983]

The lake of the Ozarks alone has more shore line that California....Facts!

[@ombrom.6040]

It is nice to see a KZbin video about Missouri without bad mouthing the state if you like fishing and floating Missouri is probably your kind of place

[@PryorTravis]

Higginsville will always be "where I'm from" but I couldn't wait to get off the farm and see the rest of the world. The only thing I really miss is the fishing.

[@ronagretchenhoffman921]

Yes moving to Springfield next year !!!

[@clayton5584]

Better invest a good security system

[@Pokemonlover-zs9tb]

I've lived in Springfield for 40 years. I've never needed an alarm. You can walk from Galloway Village to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center and Lake Springfield, but you'll probably want to drive to Wilson Creek.

[@jacobforester5336]

Just stay away from downtown late at night stay on well lit streets and watch where u park u will be alright live bout 30 minutes south of Springfield couldn’t deal with the traffic 5-6 pm it’s a standstill almost

[@johngroll9186]

I will still take Johnson County Missouri, Warrensburg is a college town too, but on a smaller scale the Columbia

[@zedwpd]

Missouri is one of the fastest growing states and Columbia one of the fastest growing cities inside Missouri.

[@user-lq2tx3og1h]

My dream state

[@ticnatz]

Street Charles? Rolla, MAYBE !!!!

[@matthewrobinson4323]

Of all the places I've lived, I miss Springfield, Missouri the most. If it weren't for family constraints, I'd move back yesterday!

[@clayton5584]

It's not like it used to be.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

@@clayton5584 So I'm told. We moved to Noblesville, Indiana in July 2016. Our oldest grandson, granddaughter in law, and 3 great-grandchildren moved here about 2 months ago. We lived in Republic.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

@@clayton5584 I'd be very interested in the details, if you wouldn't mind. We moved away 7 1/2 years ago.

[@MrSymbolic7]

I like Ozark, it sits between Springfield and Branson !

[@matthewrobinson4323]

@@MrSymbolic7 The park by Finley River is one of my favorite memories. And Lambert's.

[@RVLifeInRetirement]

You must be joking about Ferguson, Jennings, and Overland. I would never suggest anyone live there.

[@aminatathioye5744]

Where it’s safe to live in Missouri?

[@carolynb4267]

Send him to Ken Lock and see what he has to say

[@hexebarya7395]

Move to third world countries then tell everything to your countrymen

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Thank You so much

[@Gray-Today]

3:10 is my goal. I walked across this bridge 4:10 when I was 5. That was in 1951.

[@blokb88]

Im not sure this guy has ever been to missouri

[@ombrom.6040]

Winghaven is just one small part of OFallon there are more affordable housing in OFallon

[@carl2724]

Good presentation but why isn't St. Louis on the list? It could be #21. It is the home of the Gateway Arch. Historical Union Station, The St. Louis Zoo, Central West End, ect ect

[@33Donner77]

Creve Coeur is home to the Maryland Heights Community Center and has Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park? Actually, the Community Center belongs to the City of Maryland Heights, and the Missouri State Park of Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is surrounded by the City of Maryland Heights. Pattonville High School is the most diverse in the State of Missouri, and housing is very affordable.

[@geraldmiller8973]

never move to st louis. you will regret it. it is a high crime city and nothing is being done about it. i should know i was born here and i am still here. my mistake.

[@DonBradley-gr6gw]

St. Louis is the home of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Forest Park, the Zoological park (in Forest Park) the Metropolitan Art Museum is also in St. Louis (Forest Park) not Clayton.

[@johngulartie-hx8sv]

You forgot to mention Florissant , which is next to Ferguson

[@asylumrecordingstudios]

Starting to see all these Missouri videos and for the life of me i cant imagine anyone moving there these days by choice. I was born and raised in that state, lived in 9 different cities in total, and left in 2018 and never looked back. There is nothing i miss about living in Misery. Good luck to those that like it

[@davehughesfarm7983]

what ever...guess you didnt like farming or cant handle it..

[@asylumrecordingstudios]

@@davehughesfarm7983 ha! Good one

[@Beefinator5000]

What state are you living in now that you consider better?

[@matthewrobinson4323]

Everyone has their preferences. And that's okay. I escaped from New York City when I was 17 by enlisting in the Navy and haven't been back since November 1968, with no desire to ever see it again.

[@devinbird2753]

What state are you in now?

[@masongarlisch-yd4py]

Wow you really like st louis

[@W-sfire7000]

Columbia looks Good

[@W-sfire7000]

@@lesliewylie I see, moving on, we all do. That's cool too, we don't stay more than 10yrs one place. I was an international student at Mizzou. Strange, suddenly started missing the place - CoMo, even after almost 3 decades! away. Says something, Yah.

[@W-sfire7000]

@@lesliewylieI see, not too far a move, IN. Yeah why not, whenever you get the chance revisit. Used to look fwd to my occasional weekend jaunts to KC. Not too familiar with IN though, but remember passing through (abit of it, Gary?) from Michigan to SL (MO) on a train, when I transferred to Mizzou. Was studying in Kalamazoo MI prior. You're my 'Era', mine's 63'Things have really changed yeah, tell me about it. Got abit of a transportation crisis myself, used to have License but got expired (4got renew timely);. Also, cars prohibitively expensive in my foreign city. So I'm (stuck) with Public); Left Mizzou Aug 92'. Made pleasant discovery on one of my Mo bike trips too, Branson. Little jewel of a find (hidden in Ozarks), if you're into country 🎵.

[@elliottkolker4321]

I was born and raised in Missouri. Lived there through college and working as a researcher for the Dept. of Rural Sociology at the University of Missouri.in Columbia. "Street" Charles County??? That is "Saint" Charles Cunty. You immediately blew your credabiity. Lordy be, your second recomendation is Creve Couer. I lived with my mother in Creve Couer from 7/68-6/73, through high school (Parkway Central: '69) and college (Washington Univ. in St. Louis, BA '73). Are you aware that Columbia is neither the state capitol or located on the Missouri River? Why did you show it as being that? Also, it is pronounced "Missour-ee" or "Missour-ah," not "Misery." Get your shit together.

[@JBjAA]

You really put O’Fallon Park in North St Louis in here claiming it’s part of St Charles County. Did you do that to just fill in space. To your credit O’Fallon Mo is one of the best cities in the area to live and raise a family, but I know that lake and boathouse like the back of my hand because I grew up literally a 5 minute walk from it and no one that lives around there would call it best anything.

[@nightloaf4983]

I grew up in Columbia. Lots of memories, but main one was Phil Hartman being murdered. Also, Jesse.

[@roberthale2268]

So not Hayti?

[@catwhispurrer137]

This is an old video; Monsanto doesn't exist anymore as it was bought out by Bayer.

[@Martina-wx4ms]

So it still exists just has a different name. “The Streets don’t change just maybe the names…”

[@user-wm1js2no9x]

I grew up in jennings, it was nice back in 60s mid 70s most NORTH COUNTY is a SHITHOLE anymore😩

[@barbarapressley3260]

I grew up in Jennings also in 60's through 80's, makes me sad seeing how run down alot of it has become

[@jimd1617]

street scharles county lol

[@jocolatemilk]

Why tf are the time stamps backwards?

[@JimPippin-wc7fq]

Missouri has NO COASTLINE. It is called shoreline when inland and when referring to rivers and lakes.

[@gabbyeloko5930]

I'm Gabi by name I wanna move to Missouri, and I need work

[@markboston3734]

So. Many. Errors. Have you even been to Missouri?

[@loathbringer]

Never living in that backwater

[@miketracy9571]

We're did you get a lot of b.s. city to move in

[@juliannak3290]

Is rolla safe for blacks? And how rural is it?

[@david2727]

Are you being sarcastic?

[@juliannak3290]

@@david2727 asked myself the same question

[@sandevieira5674]

Thirty years ago I would not have encouraged any person of color to move to Missouri. The state does have an iffy reputation and has not been welcoming to a lot of groups. Until 1969, interracial marriage was illegal in Missouri. But like everywhere else, Missouri has changed and isn't the "sundown" state that wary travelers previously avoided. There are some beautiful historic areas and towns in Missouri full of welcoming people and, if you're coming from the east or west coast, the lower cost of living is a nice surprise. Politically, Missouri is a conservative red state, particularly in smaller areas. In national elections STL and KC usually go blue and everything else is red. If you have kids make sure to research the school district before moving. Missouri ranked 27 in 2022 for overall education and I believe the public library system has lost funding. Also, many rural hospitals have closed so if anyone in your household has ongoing serious health issues you may want to avoid those areas.

[@juliannak3290]

@@sandevieira5674 thank you so much

[@zedwpd]

@@juliannak3290 Take that with a grain of salt. Springfield is also Blue. Some hospitals have closed but there are still hundreds of rural ones still open. I spent 20 years in the Air Force and have lived in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, and Montana and chose Missouri to retire. It's beautiful with lots or rivers, caves, and lakes has all 4 seasons and the transitions between the season is where Missouri shines. It's a beautiful place.

[@popweaselcrunch]

Moving to Missouri is a mistake. I mean the government wants to get rid of libraries now, that should tell people everything about this state.

[@tonimilstead5089]

That's not true.

[@michaelyork7844]

Well we do know all these liberal woke states all about catering to crt in schools so that should tell you all need to know about woke liberal states

[@zedwpd]

I spent 20 years in the Air Force and have lived in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, and Montana and chose Missouri to retire. It's beautiful with lots or rivers, caves, and lakes has all 4 seasons and the transitions between the season is where Missouri shines. It's a beautiful place.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

@@michaelyork7844 “We?” Speak for your MAGA self. Sone of us want and require an open and accepting environment with intellectuals, drag queens and lots of cultural and artistic options! Intolerance and fear has led so many down the road to hating their neighbor. Nobody has time for that We’re not taking it anymore!

[@danielgrgic1246]

@@Find-Your-Bliss- your stupid belief in drag queens and the gender movement is child abuse and you should be ashamed of yourself

[@bothompson-ov6ju]

No in the majority of Missouri you better have a car or you're fucked I imagine our public transportation is ranked about the lowest in the world

[@clayton5584]

Springfield has one of the highest crime and murder rates in the nation. Its paradise

[@Snarkapotamus]

Property crime is high, but most murders are drug related...

[@MrSymbolic7]

You have obviously never visited Houston Tx. , you can be pumping gas and before your tank is full, 2 rival gangs will have a shoot out with no regard for any innocent bystanders !

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Very poor video.

[@deanjudy6525]

Put a nice lipstick on Missouri but it’s still one of the worst places to live….

[@david2727]

How about no.

[@lucystrider728]

Some of the rural towns are 80% ultra conservative, the state just defunded public libraries, the legislature just refused to ban children from carrying guns in public(!!!), and women are having their reproductive rights ended for the most part in the current political environment. So....

[@danielgrgic1246]

Good. We need to save this nation part of which is from the horrendous gender movement.

[@michaelyork7844]

Well seems your liberal view can live in the many joke woke leftists states I assume

[@zedwpd]

82.3% of statistics are made up 75.4% of the time. Just think about what you said. "Some (a non quantifiable number) of the rural towns are 80% ultra conservative. So you are quantifying a number off of a non quantifiable number'? There are 114 counties in Missouri and tens of thousands of rural towns. I doubt if you've been to even 100 of them which would still be a drop in the bucket. Padding numbers and making broad claims is not even close to being a mediocre way of making an argument.

[@JohnB3363]

How did they refuse to ban kids from carrying guns when it’s already illegal for kids to carry guns

[@DPatriot1776]

You sound vaccinated

[@amandagale922]

I agree...you must never have been to Missouri...🫤