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Buying Missouri Real Estate

If considering a move to Missouri, you should take some time to review the following information on demographics, crime statistics, population, schools, and other important facts about Missouri real estate.

Missouri Population

The state of Missouri has experienced a 4.4 per cent increase in population over the last few years. There are many options, both rural and urban, for those interested in buying Missouri real estate. Most of the state’s population is centered in Kansas City but other Missouri cities include Jefferson City, the state capital, Saint Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Saint Joseph, Lee’s Summit, Saint Charles, Saint Peters and Florissant.

Missouri Economy

Missouri is a strong religious center and many religions have their headquarters here including the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the United Pentecostal Church International, the Church of the Nazarene, the Latter Day Saints, Assemblies of God and the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. Much of Missouri’s economy stems from agricultural production including pork, hay, corn, soybeans, beef, dairy products, poultry and eggs. Manufactured products include beer, aerospace, fabricated metal products, transportation equipment, chemicals and limestone.

Missouri Tourism and Recreation

Indoors and out, Missouri has something for everyone to enjoy; from the excitement of the metropolitan areas and the Branson entertainment venues to spectacular wide open spaces to explore the history of America’s gateway to the West. Learn about the Pony Express or just explore caves and byways to get away from it all. Missouri is well represented by professional sports with teams including the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals MLB teams; the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs NFL teams; the St. Louis Blues NHL team; and the Kansas City Wizards MLS team, as well as several Minor League Baseball teams.

Missouri, the "Show Me" state is ready to show her history, culture, growth and spectacular beauty to anyone interested in buying Missouri real estate.

Cities in Missouri

Population Population Change Since 2000
Kansas City 489,512 0 %
St. Louis 357,033 0 %
Springfield 160,068 0 %
Independence 121,527 0 %
Columbia 99,683 0 %
Lee's Summit 95,492 0 %
St. Joseph 76,063 0 %
O'Fallon 74,693 0 %
St. Charles 65,849 0 %
St. Peters 55,786 0 %
Blue Springs 54,653 0 %
Florissant 51,283 0 %
Joplin 49,588 0 %
Chesterfield 46,914 0 %
Jefferson City 41,661 0 %
Cape Girardeau 36,842 0 %
Oakville 36,578 0 %
University City 35,648 0 %
Wildwood 33,361 0 %
Raytown 30,604 0 %
Ballwin 30,545 0 %
Liberty 30,192 0 %
Mehlville 28,975 0 %
Gladstone 27,298 0 %
Kirkwood 26,322 0 %
Maryland Heights 26,138 0 %
Grandview 25,865 0 %
Hazelwood 25,405 0 %
Belton 24,948 0 %
Webster Groves 22,169 0 %
Arnold 21,407 0 %
Sedalia 21,179 0 %
Ferguson 20,872 0 %
Spanish Lake 20,097 0 %
Affton 19,936 0 %
Manchester 18,573 0 %
Farmington 17,990 0 %
Rolla 17,947 0 %
Hannibal 17,593 0 %
Warrensburg 17,399 0 %
Kirksville 17,372 0 %
Raymore 17,302 0 %
Poplar Bluff 17,216 0 %
Fort Leonard Wood 16,743 0 %
Nixa 16,740 0 %
Sikeston 16,632 0 %
Creve Coeur 16,575 0 %
Lemay 16,091 0 %
Concord 16,073 0 %
Overland 15,794 0 %
Ozark 15,077 0 %
Jennings 15,064 0 %
Bridgeton 14,825 0 %
Wentzville 14,531 0 %
Lake St. Louis 14,325 0 %
Washington 14,303 0 %
Carthage 14,002 0 %
Jackson 13,898 0 %
Lebanon 13,251 0 %
St. Ann 13,067 0 %
Clayton 12,660 0 %
Republic 12,457 0 %
Fulton 12,038 0 %
Moberly 11,919 0 %
Marshall 11,886 0 %
Festus 11,323 0 %
Excelsior Springs 11,271 0 %
Webb City 11,237 0 %
Crestwood 11,194 0 %
West Plains 11,143 0 %
Neosho 11,065 0 %
Mexico 10,863 0 %
Grain Valley 10,755 0 %
Maryville 10,708 0 %
Town and Country 10,655 0 %
Bellefontaine Neighbors 10,654 0 %
Kennett 10,227 0 %
Branson 10,015 0 %
Harrisonville 9,829 0 %
Richmond Heights 9,456 0 %
Eureka 9,384 0 %
Union 9,337 0 %
Berkeley 9,306 0 %
Cameron 9,182 0 %
Clinton 9,146 0 %
Troy 8,899 0 %
Nevada 8,879 0 %
Chillicothe 8,736 0 %
Maplewood 8,575 0 %
Kearney 8,413 0 %
Sunset Hills 8,362 0 %
Dardenne Prairie 8,361 0 %
Des Peres 8,311 0 %
Ladue 8,310 0 %
Brentwood 8,092 0 %
Perryville 7,992 0 %
Black Jack 7,713 0 %
Pleasant Hill 7,486 0 %
Monett 7,350 0 %
Oak Grove 7,234 0 %
Aurora 7,153 0 %
Valley Park 7,123 0 %
Sappington 7,113 0 %
Dexter 6,970 0 %
Warrenton 6,927 0 %
De Soto 6,596 0 %
Parkville 6,583 0 %
Sullivan 6,531 0 %
Marshfield 6,488 0 %
St. John 6,400 0 %
Shrewsbury 6,383 0 %
Barnhart 6,382 0 %
Richmond 6,089 0 %
Salem 6,011 0 %
Platte City 5,936 0 %
Trenton 5,933 0 %
Caruthersville 5,463 0 %
Macon 5,180 0 %
Desloge 5,068 0 %
Dellwood 4,983 0 %
Eldon 4,975 0 %
North Kansas City 4,793 0 %
Odessa 4,763 0 %
Pevely 4,749 0 %
Crystal City 4,740 0 %
Charleston 4,701 0 %
Rock Hill 4,668 0 %
Breckenridge Hills 4,514 0 %
Higginsville 4,477 0 %
Scott City 4,393 0 %
Butler 4,373 0 %
Battlefield 4,369 0 %
Lexington 4,325 0 %
Brookfield 4,248 0 %
Lamar 4,192 0 %
Ste. Genevieve 4,145 0 %
Mount Vernon 4,089 0 %
Peculiar 4,082 0 %
Fredericktown 4,029 0 %
Willard 4,008 0 %
California 3,998 0 %
Sugar Creek 3,849 0 %
Louisiana 3,815 0 %
El Dorado Springs 3,601 0 %
Pleasant Valley 3,563 0 %
Palmyra 3,526 0 %
Pagedale 3,386 0 %
St. Robert 3,380 0 %
Bowling Green 3,321 0 %
Cassville 3,314 0 %


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