2022 Most Diverse Suburbs in Missouri

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  48 reviews

Current Resident: I love my town! There are definitely crime problems, but everyone I know and see day-to-day is friendly and kind. It's an "everyone's pals with the guys that work at the local gas stations and checks by to see if they're alright after the store gets robbed again" kind of town. Most people commute to other areas in the metro for work.... Read 48 reviews

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• Population 25,931

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice place to live. Getting more expensive in the area of real-estate. Olivette is small but neighbors Overland, Creve Coeur, University City and LaRue. Although there is not a lot of nightlife or shopping, those neighboring towns will provide your needs.... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 8,408

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: My family and I moved here 7 months ago and we love it! Our neighborhood is very friendly and watches out for each other. Police are also very friendly and helpful but at the same time make there presence known.... Read 13 reviews

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• Population 4,493

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  73 reviews

Former Resident: University City is my favorite place I have ever lived! Pros: • Feels like a small town in some ways but all of the amenities of a big city • Beautiful tree lined streets • So many local businesses to support • Lots of cute, local parks • Very close to Forest Park, The Loop, downtown Clayton, Brentwood, etc. • Still very cheap for being in an urban center • Fall and spring are wonderful • Close to rural towns and a lot of hiking trails • Sense of community and the community is very diverse • Not a lot of traffic and street parking is easy to find • Homes are so charming and each has a different style • Food is amazing and many different types of cuisines • U City has its own distinct vibe from the rest of STL • Residents are liberal Cons: • MO is a conservative state and so statewide if you are a minority, you are not protected very much • Winters in MO can be brutal • There is quite a bit of crime that happens in the surrounding areas • Could see it becoming unaffordable soon... Read 73 reviews

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• Population 34,953

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  112 reviews

Current Resident: Hazelwood is a great place to live, some parts of the St. Louis county is very quiet and family orientated, but there are areas that are very industrial. When you are driving through the area you can see several new buildings going up for potential warehouses. I feel more money should be put into the police department and the fire department so that they can have the same upgraded equipment as the surrounding counties. I also think the police and firemen and women should live in the communities they serve.... Read 112 reviews

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• Population 25,466

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  39 reviews

Current Resident: Bought a property in 2022. It is a safe community, good City of Overland services, Spring & Fall cleanup, and several well maintained older brick homes. I like its charm with many older residents and a mix of younger families and the friendliness in our block. The older homes built since 20s-60s have so much more character than newer ones.... Read 39 reviews

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• Population 15,908

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  266 reviews

Current Resident: I actually love Florissant overall. I bought a home here about 9 months ago and I love it! What I have an issue with is I never see any police officers just patrolling the area to make sure everything is okay. If they would, they would hear this loud horrendous noise we deal with. I live across the street from a older couple who has a teenage grandson I guess who literally beats on a set of drums in their garage at any given time of day or evening. It has the violate noise ordinance. I have emailed Florissant twice and got no response. I really would appreciate this being handled. They need to step up and soundproof their garage or he needs to stop playing those drums. They seem to be a nice family, I've even talked to the young guy, but I won't mention his playing too loud, but someone else needs to. It's totally unfair to the neighbors.... Read 266 reviews

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• Population 52,382

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  84 reviews

Current Resident: Good safe neighborhoods. Highway access. Close to Chiefs and Royals stadiums. Great suburban location outside Downtown Kansas City (nightlife, restaurants, museums, +more), and closer, compared to other suburbs in metropolitan KCMO - just a highway trip West, down 70hwy, will get you there!! Raytown is right in the middle, with great access to other suburbs you can visit to shop, eat, etc. Good schools. Raytown is an older neighborhood, but alot of young families move here. Very family oriented. Middle class.... Read 84 reviews

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• Population 29,893

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: It is quite small but feels larger since it's in between other towns. There is a reliable and fair police force that always patrols the neighborhoods. The housing is decent, but you won't find many homes with more than 3 bedrooms. It is close to the airport, as well! There are many businesses that are scattered throughout the town, so there are things to do.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 3,971

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: Theirs always a police around I haven't witnessed any crimes so far.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 2,094

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Clean, friendly, close knit community. Nice homes, golf course in the neighborhood, good private schools, nice park in neighborhood, plenty of bike trails.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 1,449

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: I love my community! It's in the Pattonville School District, where teacher really care about their students. It's also very diverse in race and economic status! Beautiful quite neighborhood.... Read 17 reviews

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• Population 11,417

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: We have been in St. Ann for about a year and we love it here! There are many great parks within a 2 mile radius of our home. We love exploring local shops and eateries. There are a ton of attractions within a 15 minute drive. My son loves his school and he has made some great friends there. People are neighborly and it's an overall safe environment with the presence of the St. Ann Police Dept who does an amazing job. Also there is just a lot of value overall for the low cost of living.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 13,007

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  46 reviews

Current Resident: Maryland Heights is a neighborhood that constantly seeks to improve the quality of life for its community, embraces technological progress, and maintains its natural environment as much as possible with the ever-growing population. As a northern suburb of St. Louis, Maryland Heights lives up to the city's namesake- the patron saint of the arts. The architecture is consistently modern here. Maryland Heights is a massive hub for the auditory arts, hosting many concert venues and support for aspiring musicians.... Read 46 reviews

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• Population 28,141

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Excellent community services. Friendly, accessible Mayor and council members. Top rate police department. Good schools and a wide variety of local businesses. It is a Great Place to Live!!... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 6,617

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Well protected community, there is no violence, quiet and peaceful and the neighbors are friendly. Edmundson Park even throws little events like concerts and the June Jam for entertainment which is free.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,105

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: If you like nature and old trees, excellent place to walk, beautiful big yards, friendly neighbors and comfortable older homes, with so many nearby amenities for shopping, community markets, concerts, and restaurants.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 1,273

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

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• Population 1,666

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  56 reviews

Current Resident: Ferguson often gets a bad rap because of the negative stigma it has after the Michael Brown incident and the media coverage surrounding it. However, it doesn't deserve it. There are some great people that live there and there is really a strong sense of community within the city. In my experience, it kind of had a small town feel while still being in a suburban area which is a nice touch. Ferguson offers many great facilities like parks and recreation centers and has a thriving economy with plenty of small business lining the downtown area. However, as time goes on, it seems that crime continues to get worse and some corners of the city have fallen into disrepair. This could be an issue that continues to get worse in the future if nothing is done about it. For the time being though, I feel that it is a good place to live and doesn't deserve the bad reputation that it has.... Read 56 reviews

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• Population 18,826

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  136 reviews

Current Resident: I like the low cost of living and the vast job opportunities for government, customer service, or even entrepreneurship. There could be more family friendly locations inside and out to take small children to to celebrate or hang out.... Read 136 reviews

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• Population 43,076

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: We moved to this area in 2019 (closer to Tilles Park area), after not being able to find a good home for us in my other preferred areas( Webster Grove, Brentwood, and Kirkwood). Couldn't be any happier in this rare small gem, amazing key location, and amenities, A schools and safety, and last but not least, amazingly friendly and welcoming neighborhood. Thank you Rock Hill, I am very happy to be part of this community, and I highly recommend it!... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 4,728

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: Riverside has a darling small town quality just minutes from downtown KC. There is a Mid Continent Library, Quik Trip, a Sonic and several local businesses. There are several walking/biking trails, a couple awesome parks, and a very nice pool and rec center. The police presence is amazing in Riverside and helps the town feel safe. It is in the Parkhill School district so the schools are excellent. There are people who have lived here for generations as well as new, young families. There are not enough good things to say about Riverside, MO!... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 3,866

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  37 reviews

Former Resident: Close to everything, all the small shops, and it is a lovely area to walk. Neighborhood feel, with a variety of business. One minus was their roads. A nice community, with great schools, parks, churches, and an amazing library. Had the first green dining district in the nation! Taking steps toward sustainability (open to ideas and advances).... Read 37 reviews

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• Population 8,220

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

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• Population 3,092

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  257 reviews

Current Resident: I love how close Independence is to Kansas City! That is my favorite part of Independence. It is also very close to the Chiefs and Royals stadium, which is awesome. It's very convenient to live in Independence, Missouri!... Read 257 reviews

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• Population 122,230