The 6 Best St. Louis Suburbs for Retirement
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Creve Coeur, MO
Natural beauty with suburban charm.
Population: Population of 18,538, and 26% of residents are over 65.
Cost of living: Median house value of $402,300, 6% lower cost of living for retirees, and moderately tax-friendly.
Medical access: Great access to quality medical care, including its own Mercy Hospital.
Kirkwood, MO
Dense suburban feel with a delightful downtown.
Population: Population of 29,233, and 17% of residents are over 65.
Cost of living: Median house value of $345,700, minimal crime.
Medical access: Plenty of quality healthcare in and around Kirkwood, including 11 hospitals within a 15-mile radius.
Central West End, MO
Vibrant, elegant, and diverse.
Population: Population of 15,762, and 17% of residents are over the age of 65.
Cost of living: Median house value of $310,000 and a crime rate 59% lower than the St. Louis average.
Medical access: Great access to quality medical care, including The Center for Advanced Medicine.
Webster Groves, MO
A historic suburb with a flourishing artistic community.
Population: Population of 23,770, and 17.8% of residents are over the age of 65.
Cost of living: Median house value of $313,000 and a low crime rate.
Medical access: Easy access to great healthcare, including 40 hospitals in a 20-mile radius.
Warson Woods, MO
Private and serene community.
Population: Population of 2,046, virtually no crime.
Cost of living: Median home value of $92,500, minimal crime.
Medical access: Easy access to great healthcare.
Town & Country, MO
An affluent town with the city at your fingertips.
Population: Population of 11,077, and an impressive 29.5% of residents are over 65.
Cost of living: A median home value of $734,800 or rent for $1,195.
Medical access: Access to 3 hospitals in a 25-mile radius of the city.