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St Joseph, MO 64501
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Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO
Area Guide
Historic town pays tribute to the past and embraces the future
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Saint Joseph, MO is a Midwest hidden gem packed with history and outdoor adventure. The Pony Express, convergence of early railroads, and the Missouri River shaped the city into a hub for early western commerce and communication. Multiple areas in St. Joseph are designated as National Park Service certified Lewis and Clark trail commemorative sites. Take a deep dive into American western history and visit one of the city’s 13 museums. See for yourself where the West’s most notorious outlaw was shot and killed during a visit at the Jesse James Home Museum.
Nestled within the banks of the Missouri River, St. Joseph boasts striking views and outdoor activities for the whole family. Catch catfish, birdwatch, or geocache at Missouri River’s French Bottom Access. Cycle down the 26-mile parkway or have a picnic at one of the 48 parks in the area.
30 minutes from Kansas City, this city celebrates its past downtown with remodeled historical buildings giving way to a fresh modern lifestyle. Mitchell Park Plaza, originally the Big Chief writing tablet factory, is home to over 250 apartments, a rooftop garden, pool, and indoor track. The new downtown aims to elevate this historic town to the future through culture. St. Joseph’s hosts 13 annual festivals each year, including the newly created Downtown First, a monthly celebration of the cities reemergence.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MO is $578 for a studio, $740 for one bedroom, $901 for two bedrooms, and $973 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$740/month
655 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Saint Joseph, MO is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Joseph is 11.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $578 - $973. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 2.9% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.
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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
Public
Grades K-6
364 Students
7
Public
Grades K-6
265 Students
7
Public
Grades K-6
577 Students
6
Public
Grades K-6
267 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-6
842 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-8
486 Students
3
Public
Grades 7-8
482 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
3
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
717 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
676 Students
2
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.