2019 Best Places to Live in St. Louis CountyAbout this List

Richmond Heights

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 18 reviews

Former Resident: One of the best st louis has to offer with it's safe neighborhoods, location and amenities. Lived here for a year and felt safe/comfortable and close to forest park, stores, other neighborhoods and the business districts. The little shops were nice and lots of foot traffic was not weirdos like other areas in the city. community center nearby and overall an excellent place to live. Only issue was with living in an apartment near residential area was making friends. people were more reserved here and I think homeownership is important to fit in.. I would recommend this area to anyone with a family and a well/okay paying job.
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• 8,466 Population

Clayton

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 18 reviews

Nearby Resident: Beautiful suburb of St. Louis! Has a business district with shopping and restaurants, as well as very nice residential areas. Good place to live for students, young professionals, or families.
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• 16,214 Population

Brentwood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 21 reviews

Current Resident: Brentwood is the St. Louis area’s best kept secret. It’s a wonderful, walkable, very friendly neighborly, and accessible with top-notch schools with high scores and small class sizes. Real estate is hot for all stages of life - young families, professionals, retirees. And you can get to the best St. Louis has to offer in 10-15 minutes. Our family is so happy here.
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• 8,025 Population

Creve Coeur

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living in Creve Coeur. We are in a great neighborhood with great neighbors. Creve Coeur Lake is not far, and is such a great place to walk and be outdoors. Another great thing about the area is the affordability. For being such a great area, you can get a lot of house for your money. The two things I dislike about the area are how long it takes to get to the highway and also the amount of chain restaurants and stores here. I wish their were more local, small businesses around here but most of those are closer to the city.
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• 18,259 Population

Chesterfield

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 120 reviews

Current Resident: Great area! The people are super nice and welcoming. A ton of stores and restaurants are easily accessible and the airport and downtown/midtown are only about 20-30 minutes away by car. The schools in the area are also amazing and provide great educations! The only problem is the lack of diversity. Mostly affluent white families live in Chesterfield.
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• 47,660 Population

Glendale

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: great place to live! Family friendly! Wonderful schools, police and fire departments! Been here 30 years. Beautiful tree city with amazing mature
trees. Families are proud of their homes and take good care of them. Close to Hwy 44 so commutes are easy. Great restaurants in near by Kirkwood. Farmers market there as well. Many small businesses close by as well!
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• 5,919 Population

Kirkwood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 44 reviews

Former Resident: Kirkwood is a historic area, with a great night life, many parks and recreational facilities for kids. Kirkwood is a great area to make money in for laborers, landscapers, builders and contractors.
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• 27,659 Population

Ballwin

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 79 reviews

Current Resident: Ballwin is the best. The community comes together in times of loss, such as the instance of Officer Flamion nearly losing his life. In this particular instance small shops, local businesses, schools and government officials all came together to help and lift this family up. It was a reminder that although life can be hectic and busy at times, and we can feel disconnected, we are never really alone. The parks are amazing. The school districts are even better, but teachers should be paid more and compensated better for their patience, passion and unrelenting work. The support for local libraries and the fire department is amazing. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Go Ballwin!
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• 30,388 Population

Olivette

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: Great parks, great neighborhoods, great services, great people. I’ve lived here for three years and love it. It is the most diverse place in Missouri with good schools, and excellent commuting to downtown.
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• 7,830 Population

Wildwood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 80 reviews

Current Resident: Wildwood is a very nice town in St. Louis, Missouri. It's essential for new families wanting to settle down due to its forgiving community and the amazing school districts offered. Highly recommended!
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• 35,524 Population

Webster Groves

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 55 reviews

Current Resident: Webster Groves is a nice little St. Louis suburb with plenty to talk about. There are great people living here of all ages from all sorts of places. Our school district is very successful and is one of Webster's biggest appeals. We also have plenty to do and see, places to eat, hang out, listen to music, etc. There's always something to do nearby with friends, family, or even by yourself. It also feels very safe and welcoming. Webster takes pride in keeping it's inhabitants safe, whether this be school, everyday life, or special events, you'll always feel safe and welcomed.
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• 23,069 Population

Clarkson Valley

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 1 review

Parent: I love the area. Lots to do with the family. Lots of parks make the area beautiful. We would choose this area again.
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• 2,630 Population

Town and Country

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 13 reviews

Former Resident: A Beautiful place to live, the people are also very nice. A Great place to raise a family! I lived here for 21 years and I believe that the police honestly care about the people. It is a small town, but it is perfect for those that want to live the good life!
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• 11,030 Population

Ladue

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Ladue is a beautiful place to live. It seems like a forest in the middle of St. Louis. I often have deer and owls lounging in my backyard— even though I’m 5 minutes from Clayton and 15 minutes from downtown. Ladue High School is (in my biased opinion) the best public school in St. Louis. The area is safe, quiet at night, and surrounded by many things to do (such as Forest Park, downtown Saint Louis, midtown, WASHU campus, downtown Clayton, and much more) I moved to Ladue from another suburb in Saint Louis, and I could not be more happy with where I live!
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• 8,591 Population

Des Peres

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 7 reviews

Former Resident: We lived in Des Peres for 25 years and loved living there. The city officials are extremely accessible and friendly. Des Peres has the best stores. And since it is right on I-270, you can get anywhere in the metro in 20 minutes.
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• 8,536 Population

Manchester

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: It's a safe neighborhood that's a comfortable size. I like it because you can drive 20 minutes in one direction and be in the rolling hills with trees and trails, or you can drive 20 minutes in the other direction and be in the city. Best of both worlds.
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• 18,130 Population

Warson Woods

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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• 1,902 Population

Rock Hill

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: My neighbors are very friendly, and I've never had any problems with how the neighborhood is managed.
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• 4,622 Population

Oakland

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 2 reviews

Parent: While the St. Louis area has suffered recently, the Kirkwood area continues to be a great "small town" feeling. However, lately it feels as though drug and crime issues are beginning to infiltrate the area in a way I haven't seen in the past. I wonder if that's just society today however, and not unique to my neighborhood.
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• 1,708 Population

Crestwood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: Crestwood is home a very respectable Lindbergh School District. The school has one of the best educations in the state. This county is filled with hardworking, kind people. Many love coaching their kids soccer teams, and taking strolls through many of the nearby parks with their families. It is overall a safe neighborhood, with many locally owned businesses and chains alike.
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• 11,921 Population

Maryland Heights

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: Having Creve Coeur lake close by makes it really nice in the summer to paddle board, bike, or walk around the lake. There are a lot of good restraunts in the area especially with Westport right next door. The new community center is outstanding and even includes and indoor pool with a zipline! The small aquatic park is right next door to the community center and has a variety of slides and pools for kids and adults.
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• 27,246 Population

Maplewood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: I have spent the majority of my life being a part of the Maplewood community as a student. The schools in Maplewood are fantastically staffed and have a special interest on not just the needs of the individual, but the cultivation of healthy, lasting relationships. In recent years, Maplewood has gained many exciting restaurants and businesses, each special in their own way. Now, downtown Maplewood is bustling with people nearly every day. Maplewood is small, much smaller than other towns, but it is full of life, culture, and opportunity. I feel very fortunate to have grown up in such an enlightening town.
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• 7,975 Population

Frontenac

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

• A+

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• 3,543 Population

Grantwood Village

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

• A+

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• 1,082 Population

Fenton

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Fenton. Convenience is a cornerstone for myself and my family. Fenton has great business and multiple opportunities for fun and shopping! I have never had a problem here. I used to live in a very small town but there has been little shock factor. Fenton is absolutely beautiful and I get plenty of space from my neighbors.
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• 4,042 Population