Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

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Missouri Western State University - Saint Joseph, MO

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A historic institution just north of Kansas City

Public Historic Urban Small

The institution now known as Missouri Western State University was founded as a two-year institution in 1915. Since that time, it has grown into a full-fledged university serving roughly 5,500 students and boasting a nationally-ranked business program. The university’s hometown of Saint Joseph is a mid-sized city on the Kansas state line, about an hour north of Kansas City.

Living close to the university campus will put you on the east side of town, surrounded by a mix of residential neighborhoods and retail. One of the biggest nearby landmarks is the popular East Hills Mall, which anchors a large cluster of shops and restaurants in the area. The Downtown district near the Missouri River is packed with eateries, bars, entertainment venues, and a huge selection of other attractions that regularly draw the college crowd on the weekends. The close proximity to Kansas City makes it easy to hop down and explore the larger metropolis anytime you’re craving a change of scenery.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MO is $556 for a studio, $731 for one bedroom, $870 for two bedrooms, and $951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $556/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 655 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $731/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 864 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $870/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,060 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $951/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ellison Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

364 Students

7
out of 10

Field Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

265 Students

7
out of 10

Carden Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

577 Students

6
out of 10

Pershing Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

267 Students

6
out of 10

Oak Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

842 Students

5
out of 10

Bode Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

486 Students

3
out of 10

Truman Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

482 Students

3
out of 10

Spring Garden Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

474 Students

3
out of 10

Robidoux Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

390 Students

3
out of 10

Helen M Davis School

Public

Grades K-12

39 Students

Rating Unavailable

Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,728 Students

3
out of 10

Lafayette High

Public

Grades 9-12

717 Students

2
out of 10

Benton High

Public

Grades 9-12

676 Students

2
out of 10

Helen M Davis School

Public

Grades K-12

39 Students

Rating Unavailable

Colgan Alt. Resource Center

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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