Welcome to St. Louis

Maybe you've never considered a move to
St. Louis. But here's why you should:

1. It's a good place to work and live.
   Forbes.com rated St. Louis one of the nation's best cities for young professionals.
2. The price is right.
   St. Louis has earned a top spot among the country's 20 largest metro areas for 3rd lowest cost of living and 2nd most affordable housing.
3. We like the nightlife.
   Whether you're into trendy cafés and bars, swanky restaurants, or comfortable family spots, St. Louis has just the place for you. In fact, St. Louis was voted #27 on Forbes Magazine's (2008) "Best City for Singles!"
4. You can find the perfect place.
   The Greater St. Louis Area covers urban, suburban and rural areas where you can get a house, condo, or loft in a neighborhood that's just your style.
5. It's a 20-minute city.
   St. Louis commutes are quick, whether you're headed for the office, the Art Museum, or a night on the town. *Does not take into consideration any future highway construction. St. Louis is also known for its considerate commuters as it was voted #4 on Autovantage's (2007) "Most Courteous City (Least Road Rage)" list.
6. We're in the middle of everything.
   Being in the center of the Midwest makes traveling easy by plane, car, bus or train.
7. You can bring the kids.
   They'll love the City Museum, Six Flags Over Mid-America, our Children's Museum, The Magic House, and dozens of other fun sites.
8. We're #1!
   St. Louis has often been voted the best sports city in America. It's currently home to 9 pro sports teams; including the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals!
9. We celebrate diversity.
   St. Louis offers diverse cultural activities like the International Folkfest, the Hispanic Fair, Missouri Botanical Garden's Chinese and Japanese Festivals, and many others.
10. The great outdoors is here in the city.
    We have 100 parks, with pools, fitness trails, ice rinks, softball fields, basketball courts, camp sites, golf courses, boat ramps and plenty more.
11. We're green.
    Every year more buildings here are specially designed to minimize environmental impact — putting us in the top 10 nationwide, according to the U.S. Green Building Council's July 2006 survey.
12. You can see the sights ... for free.
    Only one city in the U.S. offers more free, major attractions than St. Louis — and that's Washington, D.C. You'll never run out of things to do, with the Saint Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, the St. Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum, Grant's Farm and a whole lot more.
13. The Arts are here.
    There's always something to see. St. Louis' Cathedral Basilica is home to the largest collection of mosaics in the world. The Art Museum is known as one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums with more than 30,000 works of art. And the local art community is thriving.
14. Our music scene makes history.
    Blues. Jazz. Rap. Indie. Country. Rock. Classical. Whatever you listen to, you can hear it live just about any night in St. Louis.