Relocating to St. Louis? Consider Chesterfield

Chesterfield Missouri a great option when relocating tto the St. Louis area

Are you looking to relocate to the St. Louis area? While there are many neighborhoods surrounding downtown there aren’t many that compete with Chesterfield. Named 2^nd best place to live in Missouri in 2023. Chesterfield is by far one of the most desirable places to live in St. Louis County.  Just 22 miles west of downtown with a population of approximately 49,000 people, it has a suburban feel plus all of the to-do of the city life. Offering award winning restaurants, a good school district and plenty of entertainment for adults and children! 

Depending on whether you’ve looked around at the area you may have already noticed that some of the cities surrounding St. Louis come with a price tag. Living in Chesterfield you should expect to pay a little more for your house then the average Missouri home, after all it’s all about location! The median home in Chesterfield sells for around 500k while the average household income is around 124k. While Chesterfield isn’t cheap it’s also not at the top of the most expensive cities in the area either. With Ladue over doubling the median home sale price comparatively it’s safe to say Chesterfield is a bargain.

So what makes Chesterfield such a special place. Well to start, it is home to several kid friendly attractions sure to keep the kids busy! Faust park consists of the Butterfly house, the St. Louis carousal built in 1921, sculpture park and trails to walk that come alive at Halloween with gouling ghost stories & lantern walk. The park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year such as Fall festivals, hay rides and light shows. In colder weather kids can jump off the extra energy at BounceU, ride giant slides at Slick City or play arcade games at The Main Event. Chesterfield has several spacious and scenic parks with large playgrounds. Lastly don’t forget The Family Aquatic Center where you and your family can spend your summers sliding, splashing and relaxing in the lazy river.

The Chesterfield school district competes consistently for the tops spots in the state academically. With three of Chesterfields high schools ranking in the top 4 of best schools in Missouri a Middle School in the #3 spot plus an overall school rating of 7/10 you can be certain your children are receiving a quality education. 

Shopping in Chesterfield is easy designed to allow you to shop until you drop. The Premium Outlet is an expansive strip mall full of name brands such as Calvin Klein, Mark Jacobs and Raulph Lauren just to name a few. Living in Chesterfield you’ll find there isn’t much wasted space, there are businesses and small mom and pop shops all around.

Dining in Chesterfield Valley has a large selection of family owned restaurants, from fine-dining to pubs and grills, you are sure to find some incredible food and wines. 

Entertainment is everywhere, whether you spend your weekends on the golf course or rocking out at the quaint Amphitheater.  The Factory is a Venue that host weekly concerts allowing you to let loose without driving to the city. Golf enthusiasts can play year-round with an inside course or take it outside at one of the nearby award winning Country clubs. With all of the things to do it’s no wonder Chesterfield has become a popular place to relocate to. And if you happen to find yourself considering a move to Chesterfield or just want look at homes available before you decide, call Melissa Boyer with Boyer Select Properties to give you a tour. Free of charge.

You will find there are many scenic trails and spacious parks in chesterfield perfect for walking or riding your bike. Most bike events are held here and include the trail riding along the levy and under the bridge of Highway 40 along with some great hills along Centaur Rd and Wildhorse Creek. Horseback riding can be done at 3 of the nearby parks including Babler, Greensfelder and Forest 44 Park. There are several dog parks, pickleball courts, playgrounds, storybook walks and even a boating dock for fishing. Nature walks take you through fields of flowers past creeks and up hills.

With the median age in Chesterfield being 46 it makes sense that they cater to their older citizens. The community center hosts weekly events for citizens 55 and older including river walks, bingo, bridge, shuffle board, bunco and even a BBQ bash! Chesterfield also has AAA rated assisted living facilities, and yes they have golf and pickleball! 

When you’re ready to make the move to Chesterfield we are ready to help you find your dream home! You can call my office or email Boyer Select Properties for more information or for a list of homes.

Written by Samantha Boyer