Jefferson City is considered the most desirable place to live

Jefferson City, MO, July 29, 2024 – A new study from real estate experts AgentAdvice reveals that Jefferson City, Missouri, is the most desirable city to live in America. They analyzed 11 metrics that contribute to an area’s desirability, including the average size and price of a home, the number of attractions and things to do, and the number of schools ranked among the best in America.

The study also looked at the average income, violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, as well as traffic accidents, rent and living costs in the city, and the percentage of people living within a half-mile of a park. These factors were used to determine a score out of 100 to finalize the rankings.

Jefferson City scored a 61.33. The median home price ($289,320) is below the average of the other 387 cities analyzed ($416,764), while home size is above average, at 1,944 square feet (the average is 1,901 square feet). Rent is also more affordable, with Jefferson City having the lowest fair market rent of $646, the median rent for the area. And Jefferson City has 11 top-ranked schools. The crime rate is also low, with 224.5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, which is less than the average of the other cities (400 per 100,000).

The top ten most desirable cities according to the analysis are: