WYLT Neighborhood Rankings · 2026

Best Neighborhoods
in Missouri

Ranked by safety, schools, walkability, and value. Every verdict is based on real data — no sponsored rankings, no fluff.

25 neighborhoods reviewed
12 "Good for now" picks

#1 Pick in Missouri

Kansas City, Kansas City is the top-rated neighborhood in Missouri — rated "Good for now."

Top 25 Neighborhoods in Missouri

#1

Kansas City

Good for now

Kansas City, MO

Price

$256K

Walk

63/100

Schools

6.7/10

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#2

Kansas City

Good for now

Kansas City, MO

Price

$258K

Walk

61/100

Schools

6.7/10

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#3

Saint Louis

Good for now

Saint Louis, MO

Price

$293K

Walk

34/100

Schools

6.5/10

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#4

Saint Louis

Good for now

Saint Louis, MO

Price

$734K

Walk

27/100

Schools

6.5/10

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#5

Ballwin

Good for now

Ballwin, MO

Price

$355K

Walk

11/100

Schools

6.9/10

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#6

St. Louis

Good for now

St. Louis, MO

Price

$235K

Walk

60/100

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#7

Wildwood

Good for now

Wildwood, MO

Price

$496K

Walk

3/100

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#8

Kansas City

Think twice

Kansas City, MO

Price

$443K

Walk

54/100

Schools

6.6/10

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#9

Independence

Good for now

Independence, MO

Price

$129K

Walk

19/100

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#10

Saint Louis

Think twice

Saint Louis, MO

Price

$243K

Walk

29/100

Schools

6.6/10

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#11

Ballwin

Good for now

Ballwin, MO

Price

$309K

Walk

8/100

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#12

Cape Girardeau

Good for now

Cape Girardeau, MO

Price

$193K

Walk

6/100

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#13

Chesterfield

Good for now

Chesterfield, MO

Price

$429K

Walk

7/100

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#14

Kansas City

Think twice

Kansas City, MO

Price

$471K

Walk

20/100

Schools

6.7/10

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#15

Raytown

Good for now

Raytown, MO

Price

$159K

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#16

Saint Louis

Think twice

Saint Louis, MO

Price

$315K

Walk

8/100

Schools

6.4/10

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#17

Saint Louis

Think twice

Saint Louis, MO

Price

$195K

Walk

46/100

Schools

6.5/10

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#18

Liberty

Think twice

Liberty, MO

Price

$250K

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#19

Kansas City

Think twice

Kansas City, MO

Price

$215K

Walk

20/100

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#20

University City

Think twice

University City, MO

Price

$299K

Walk

9/100

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#21

Joplin

Think twice

Joplin, MO

Price

$160K

Walk

3/100

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#22

Blue Springs

Think twice

Blue Springs, MO

Price

$231K

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#23

O'Fallon

Think twice

O'Fallon, MO

Price

$263K

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#24

St. Joseph

Think twice

St. Joseph, MO

Price

$97K

Walk

2/100

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#25

St. Charles

Think twice

St. Charles, MO

Price

$232K

Walk

2/100

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Best places to live in Missouri — 2026 rankings

WYLT has reviewed 25 neighborhoods across Missouri, covering cities including Kansas City, Saint Louis, Ballwin, St. Louis, Wildwood and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Kansas City, rated "Good for now" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices.

Median home prices across reviewed Missouri neighborhoods average $290K. Average Walk Score is 23/100. Every verdict is based on real data — crime statistics, school ratings, walkability scores, and price trend data — not sponsored rankings. Click any neighborhood to read its full report including commute times, flood risk, and a plain-English verdict.

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