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 |
457,200 |
4 % |
| St. Louis |
344,764 |
-1 % |
| Springfield |
154,685 |
2 % |
| Independence |
112,612 |
-1 % |
| Columbia |
91,171 |
8 % |
| Lee's Summit |
83,887 |
19 % |
| St. Joseph |
71,785 |
-3 % |
| St. Charles |
70,555 |
17 % |
| O'Fallon |
59,687 |
29 % |
| St. Peters |
58,576 |
14 % |
| Blue Springs |
48,779 |
1 % |
| Florissant |
48,531 |
-4 % |
| Joplin |
47,146 |
4 % |
| Chesterfield |
47,072 |
1 % |
| Jefferson City |
39,717 |
0 % |
| University City |
36,295 |
-3 % |
| Cape Girardeau |
36,292 |
3 % |
| Oakville |
35,461 |
0 % |
| Wildwood |
35,258 |
7 % |
| Ballwin |
30,983 |
-1 % |
| Raytown |
29,379 |
-3 % |
| Liberty |
28,656 |
9 % |
| Mehlville |
28,634 |
-1 % |
| Gladstone |
27,497 |
4 % |
| Kirkwood |
27,133 |
-1 % |
| Belton |
25,711 |
18 % |
| Hazelwood |
25,281 |
-4 % |
| Maryland Heights |
25,211 |
-2 % |
| Grandview |
24,575 |
-1 % |
| Webster Groves |
22,583 |
-3 % |
| Ferguson |
21,485 |
-4 % |
| Arnold |
21,478 |
8 % |
| Spanish Lake |
20,552 |
-4 % |
| Sedalia |
20,094 |
-1 % |
| Affton |
19,989 |
-3 % |
| Manchester |
18,793 |
-2 % |
| Fort Leonard Wood |
17,612 |
29 % |
| Hannibal |
17,362 |
-2 % |
| Farmington |
17,321 |
24 % |
| Warrensburg |
17,047 |
4 % |
| Sikeston |
16,616 |
-2 % |
| Lemay |
16,483 |
-4 % |
| Kirksville |
16,423 |
-3 % |
| Creve Coeur |
16,353 |
-1 % |
| Rolla |
16,304 |
0 % |
| Concord |
16,291 |
-2 % |
| Overland |
16,114 |
-4 % |
| Nixa |
15,866 |
31 % |
| Poplar Bluff |
15,685 |
-6 % |
| Bridgeton |
15,466 |
-1 % |
| Jennings |
14,969 |
-3 % |
| Raymore |
14,748 |
32 % |
| Washington |
14,013 |
6 % |
| St. Ann |
13,344 |
-2 % |
| Ozark |
13,204 |
37 % |
| Jackson |
13,066 |
9 % |
| Lake St. Louis |
13,031 |
28 % |
| Carthage |
13,002 |
3 % |
| Clayton |
12,947 |
1 % |
| Lebanon |
12,343 |
2 % |
| Marshall |
11,936 |
-4 % |
| Moberly |
11,689 |
-2 % |
| Crestwood |
11,456 |
-3 % |
| Excelsior Springs |
11,291 |
4 % |
| Fulton |
11,023 |
-9 % |
| Mexico |
10,962 |
-3 % |
| Festus |
10,902 |
13 % |
| Town and Country |
10,856 |
0 % |
| Kennett |
10,844 |
-4 % |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors |
10,783 |
-4 % |
| Webb City |
10,693 |
9 % |
| Maryville |
10,612 |
0 % |
| Neosho |
10,552 |
0 % |
| West Plains |
10,526 |
-3 % |
| Wentzville |
10,321 |
50 % |
| Harrisonville |
10,135 |
13 % |
| Republic |
9,789 |
16 % |
| Berkeley |
9,623 |
-4 % |
| Murphy |
9,614 |
6 % |
| Ellisville |
9,587 |
5 % |
| Richmond Heights |
9,507 |
-1 % |
| Clinton |
9,445 |
1 % |
| Bolivar |
9,177 |
0 % |
| Cameron |
9,094 |
9 % |
| Maplewood |
8,819 |
-4 % |
| Troy |
8,632 |
28 % |
| Chillicothe |
8,597 |
-4 % |
| Des Peres |
8,508 |
-1 % |
| Boonville |
8,481 |
3 % |
| Union |
8,469 |
9 % |
| Grain Valley |
8,421 |
63 % |
| Eureka |
8,409 |
10 % |
| Ladue |
8,344 |
-3 % |
| Sunset Hills |
8,257 |
0 % |
| Nevada |
8,237 |
-4 % |
| Park Hills |
8,223 |
5 % |
| Brentwood |
7,933 |
3 % |
| Perryville |
7,839 |
2 % |
| Kearney |
7,492 |
37 % |
| Olivette |
7,356 |
-1 % |
| Sappington |
7,272 |
0 % |
| Monett |
7,197 |
-3 % |
| Valley Park |
7,141 |
10 % |
| Black Jack |
7,102 |
5 % |
| Dexter |
7,095 |
-4 % |
| Aurora |
6,912 |
-1 % |
| Smithville |
6,820 |
24 % |
| Oak Grove |
6,747 |
22 % |
| De Soto |
6,745 |
6 % |
| Shrewsbury |
6,737 |
1 % |
| Pleasant Hill |
6,697 |
20 % |
| St. John |
6,556 |
-5 % |
| Dardenne Prairie |
6,549 |
49 % |
| Sullivan |
6,517 |
3 % |
| Caruthersville |
6,380 |
-6 % |
| Branson |
6,353 |
5 % |
| Weldon Spring |
6,335 |
20 % |
| Barnhart |
6,293 |
3 % |
| Marshfield |
6,261 |
9 % |
| Richmond |
6,180 |
1 % |
| Trenton |
6,038 |
-3 % |
| Carl Junction |
6,035 |
14 % |
| Warrenton |
6,019 |
14 % |
| Pacific |
5,771 |
5 % |
| Glendale |
5,563 |
-4 % |
| Platte City |
5,481 |
42 % |
| Macon |
5,274 |
-5 % |
| Desloge |
5,267 |
10 % |
| Salem |
5,217 |
7 % |
| Normandy |
5,064 |
-2 % |
| Imperial |
5,054 |
16 % |
| Charleston |
5,015 |
6 % |
| Dellwood |
5,000 |
-5 % |
| Glasgow Village |
4,976 |
-5 % |
| Parkville |
4,900 |
21 % |
| Odessa |
4,878 |
1 % |
| North Kansas City |
4,817 |
2 % |
| Savannah |
4,747 |
0 % |
| Fenton |
4,685 |
7 % |
| Eldon |
4,665 |
-5 % |
| Crystal City |
4,657 |
10 % |
| St. Clair |
4,653 |
6 % |
| Scott City |
4,637 |
1 % |
| Rock Hill |
4,617 |
-3 % |
| Breckenridge Hills |
4,613 |
-4 % |
| Malden |
4,586 |
-4 % |
| High Ridge |
4,464 |
5 % |
| Mountain Grove |
4,463 |
-2 % |
| Brookfield |
4,453 |
-7 % |
| Northwoods |
4,412 |
-5 % |