Sunset Hills

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Sunset Hills, MO

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This Saint Louis suburb is ideal for retirees and young families

Nature Outdoors Suburban Great Location Resort

Sunset Hills is a small suburb about 30 minutes southwest of Saint Louis. Filled with tennis courts, golf clubs, and country clubs, Sunset Hills is a popular destination for retirees. Sunset Hills is mainly residential but offers plenty of green space for residents to enjoy. Relaxing trails loop through Laumeier Sculpture Park, a 105- acre space filled with gigantic contemporary art pieces. The park is home to many concerts and special events, including the town’s annual art fair.

Excellent schools and family-friendly activities such as the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility attracts families to the area each year. This small town also has plenty of options for dining, shopping, and entertainment at the Plaza & Shoppes at Sunset Hills and Concord Shopping Plaza along Highway 55. If you’re a retiree or parent looking for a quiet home with plenty of amenities nearby, Sunset Hills is a great location for your next apartment or house.

Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

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

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

South Technical

Public

Grades 10-12

788 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Laumeier Sculpture Park
  • Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
  • Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
  • Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
  • Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Military Bases

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International
  • Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis

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† 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.

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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.