2019 Most Diverse Suburbs in MissouriAbout this List

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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• A+

• A+

• A+

• 7,830 Population

Grandview

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: Grandview is a small city with some large city amenities. Grandview has a state-of-the-art community center, a modern high school, well-known clothing stores, a superior grocery store, a nice golf course, etc. I would like to see changes in the minds of some of the residents in that each of us takes responsibility for the cleanliness of our own street. I would also like to see a major restaurant in our city such as a Red Lobster. Finally, I would like to see one major family attraction.
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• B

• C

• A+

• 25,226 Population

University City

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 67 reviews

Current Resident: University City is amazing and the public schools are great. The pool is fantastic. The restaurants in the area are top notch and very rarely disappoint. The commute time to pretty much anywhere in STL from U. City is short and efficient. U. City is right in the middle of everything so you never run out of things to do or places to go. The schools are great and just have a bad reputation, but don't let that turn you off from the school district because it is great.
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• A

• C

• A

• 34,922 Population

Hazelwood

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 108 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Hazelwood has shown me the positives of a community that comes together an support each other. As a community member, we focus intensely on giving back through service projects and more. People who live in Hazelwood are friendly and really produce a family-oriented environment. Products of our Hazelwood School District have also assisted actively in the community to make our town a nice place worth living.
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• B+

• B-

• A

• 25,505 Population

Breckenridge Hills

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 12 reviews

• B-

• C+

• A

• 4,680 Population

Woodson Terrace

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 4 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.
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• B

• C+

• A

• 4,048 Population

Bridgeton

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 14 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.
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• A-

• A-

• A

• 11,712 Population

Raytown

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO
• 73 reviews

Current Resident: I would consider Raytown to be a small and intimate city. It's in the center of all the other cities that would be associated with Kansas City (well known city of Missouri). It seems as if it's a small world and everyone knows everyone. At least that's what's like in the area I live in. It might not be super glamorous like Lee's Summit or Blue Springs but it has a homey feel to it. Although Raytown is a great place to live, it's school district could use some work. I do believe that the Raytown school district could have done a better job in helping the teachers in the high schools prepare it's students for college. I feel as if the protocol for high school education could be changed to suite all students and their learning styles but that might take a little bit of time to achieve. Other than the school district not being the best I would say Raytown is a success and has been and will always be my home.
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• B

• C+

• A

• 29,334 Population

Florissant

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 232 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.
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• B+

• C+

• A

• 51,952 Population

Bel-Nor

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 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.
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• A

• D

• A

• 1,508 Population

Overland

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: I love living here schools are great I feel safe, police are always around but don't harass. I have kids so I'm always wondering about safety everyone's pretty neighborly and it's very diverse. It's very quiet at night, and everything is easy to access it's centrally located so you can get to places like st. Charles or St Louis city very easily. I love my little town and will probably be here for years to come, the schools are great the music teacher one teacher of the year just last year it's a pretty tight community and they always have some kind of events going on to keep everyone together and being positive there's plenty of libraries and School centrally located.
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• B+

• C+

• A

• 15,901 Population

Calverton Park

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 4 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.
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• B-

• C-

• A

• 1,222 Population

Charlack

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 3 reviews

Niche User: Theirs always a police around I haven't witnessed any crimes so far.
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• B

• C+

• A

• 1,526 Population

Maryland Heights

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 39 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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• A+

• A+

• A

• 27,246 Population

St. Ann

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in the St. Ann suburbs for all of my life, and it has been an amazing time! Though the houses are smaller, they're very affordable and very good for small families, couples, or single residents. There are a plethora of schools nearby that have offered amazing education for myself and others who have lived here, and shops and stores are easily accessible from the suburbs. Very little, if any, crime goes on around here to my knowledge, and I've almost always felt safe living in St. Ann! It may not be for everyone, but it's home to me.
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• A-

• B+

• A

• 12,864 Population

St. John

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 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!!
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• B-

• C

• A

• 6,426 Population

Vinita Park

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 1 review

• B

• C-

• A

• 1,818 Population

Riverside

• Suburb of Kansas City, MO
• 11 reviews

Niche User: Crime in Riverside is not heard of very often. But, if there every is a crime or an issue the police are there to help!
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• B

• A+

• A

• 3,178 Population

Riverview

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 2 reviews

• C

• D-

• A

• 2,812 Population

Ferguson

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 54 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.
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• C+

• C-

• A

• 20,927 Population

Jefferson City

• Town in Missouri
• 105 reviews

Current Resident: Nice quaint small city. Good place to raise children or retire. I have lived here off and on for about 10 years, so I am very familiar with this city and it is home. The people are friendly there are good places to eat and surrounding cities provide great attractions for out of towners and locals. The school system is great! I graduated from Jefferson City High School. The teachers there encouraged me to pursue a college degree. Thank you Jefferson City!
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• B+

• B

• A-

• 43,092 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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• A+

• A-

• A-

• 7,975 Population

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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• A+

• A+

• A-

• 8,466 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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• A+

• A+

• A-

• 4,622 Population

Clayton

• Suburb of St. Louis, MO
• 19 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.
Read 19 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• A-

• 16,214 Population