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Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau County · MO 63701
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$193K
Median Price
6/100
Walk Score
N/A
Schools
131 min
to St. Louis, MO
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
FSchools
0/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
6/100
WYLT Score40/100
Our Take
Cape Girardeau offers inexpensive homes and a quiet, low‑risk environment, but the lack of walkability, transit options, and local schools makes it less ideal for families or commuters. It can work for retirees or remote workers who don’t need daily trips into a city, but you’ll likely need a car for most errands.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price ($192k)
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet suburban feel
- ✓Reasonable median income for the area
Real Talk
- !No schools in the immediate area
- !Walkscore of 6 means most errands require a car
- !Limited public transit and dining options
- !Long commute (131 min) to St. Louis for jobs
- $Potentially high utility and maintenance costs for older homes
- $Limited local services may require out‑of‑town purchases
- $Possible lack of high‑speed internet for remote work
Best For
First‑time home buyersRetireesRemote workersSmall families who don’t need local schools
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Cape Girardeau, MO
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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