Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Missouri (2026 Rankings)

Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 25 neighborhoods in Missouri to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.

Lake St. LouisMO

Kurby Score: 70

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $357,600

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

AuroraMO

Kurby Score: 63

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $102,500

AQI: 42

BerkeleyMO

Kurby Score: 56

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $71,500

AQI: 42

Carl JunctionMO

Kurby Score: 68

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $183,200

AQI: 42

Sappington CDPSappington CDP, MO

Kurby Score: 66

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $263,200

AQI: 42

Des PeresMO

Kurby Score: 73

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $562,100

AQI: 42

HarrisonvilleMO

Kurby Score: 67

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $173,400

AQI: 42

Oak GroveMO

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $174,900

AQI: 42

KearneyMO

Kurby Score: 71

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $266,400

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

Excelsior SpringsMO

Kurby Score: 68

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $166,500

Property Tax: $1,416/yr

AQI: 42

EllisvilleMO

Kurby Score: 71

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $345,100

AQI: 42

KirksvilleMO

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $133,100

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

Richmond HeightsMO

Kurby Score: 71

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $313,300

AQI: 42

MoberlyMO

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $129,500

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

WashingtonMO

Kurby Score: 69

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $195,500

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

UnionMO

Kurby Score: 69

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $184,800

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

FultonMO

Kurby Score: 67

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $144,300

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

BransonMO

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $201,900

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

EurekaMO

Kurby Score: 69

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $331,200

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

JenningsMO

Kurby Score: 63

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $64,000

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

West PlainsMO

Kurby Score: 65

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $137,700

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

Bellefontaine NeighborsMO

Kurby Score: 66

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $79,700

Property Tax: $1,416/yr

AQI: 42

MexicoMO

Kurby Score: 67

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $109,000

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

NeoshoMO

Kurby Score: 67

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Affordability: 152

Home Value: $135,300

Property Tax: $1,439/yr

AQI: 42

PacificMO

Kurby Score: 64

Violent Crime Rate: 0.1 per 1K

Home Value: $226,500

AQI: 42

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