St. Louis has a distinct charm you won’t experience in any other city, which is why many young professionals, growing families, and retirees call this place home. From local restaurants and businesses, fascinating history, or professional sports teams, St. Louis has a lot to offer and is a great place to build new construction.
The Culture
You’ll find residents of St. Louis are passionately loyal to their hometown and have a strong sense of community. It’s got just the right mixture of a big city vibe and a small town feel. Young professionals may seek out a place that’s close to the action. Families want the necessities: a good school, a safe street, and a steady home value, and these characteristics are regularly used to describe the St. Louis metro area. St. Peters was recently named #13 on Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live, and St. Charles was recognized as one of the top ten most livable small cities in the United States by Smart Asset.com!
Historical Charm
The charm of St. Louis’ neighborhoods is especially unique through its respective historical districts blended within the urban and suburban areas. The food scene is exceptional in these types of locations, featuring exquisite local restaurants and eateries. As for architecture, the stunning mixture of brick-front historic landmarks and the modern commercial and residential buildings cohesively work together to form a gorgeous St. Louis landscape that is truly unique.
Lower Cost of Living
In comparison to national averages, Missouri offers a lower cost for new housing. The median home value is about 30% less than the national average and Missouri routinely ranks in the top 10 most affordable cities, based on housing prices.
The affordability of daily expenses also contributes to the lower cost of living in Missouri. Expenses for groceries, health care, utilities, and transportation all check-in lower than national averages. The overall average cost of living in Missouri falls in the top 10 of all states in America, according to US News (ranked #8 in 2021).
Variety of Activities and Attractions
If you’re looking for a great place to build a new construction home and to raise a family, St. Louis will always keep you busy with the variety of activities and attractions around town. Some of the top weekend activities include the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, City Museum, The Gateway Arch, and The St. Louis Art Museum.
Wanting to spend some time outdoors? St. Louis offers over 100 parks around the metro area, including Forest Park, Creve Coeur Park, Faust Park, Babler State Park, Carondelet Park, Castlewood State Park, and August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles County. Most of these destinations offer superb walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic pavilions.
Do you love cheering on your favorite home team? In 2021, St. Louis was named one of America’s Best Sports Cities by Clever, a real estate data company. With Cardinals baseball, Blues hockey, and our soon-to-be St. Louis City soccer team, there is no shortage of fun with St. Louis sports. In St. Charles County, we have the O’Fallon Hoots minor-league baseball team and the St. Louis Ambush Soccer team playing at the Family Arena in St. Charles.
Job Opportunities
St. Louis is a great town for those looking to grow their career. Missouri consistently scores below the national average for unemployment which means you can easily land great jobs. Many industries have seen a strong increase in demand and career availability, including aerospace, publishing, agriculture, biotechnology, and information technology. Arch Grants, the not-for-profit corporation that advances economic development through entrepreneurship has awarded $4.8 million in grants to 96 St. Louis startups since its founding in 2012.
Whether you’re drawn to St. Louis because of its fascinating history, its professional sports teams, or even just the opportunity to save on housing costs, it’s a great place to build a new construction home.