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Festus, MO Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella Brown

Things that make Festus unique

Hey, Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Cooper

Remote worker thinking about Festus

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and With a population of 12,965, Festus is a small town. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $70,085, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain ...

2 replies 2 upvotes moving
Maverick Ortiz

Rent vs buy in Festus -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 6 upvotes housing
Ella Brown

Housing in Festus compared to Salt Lake City

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 12,965, Festus is a small town. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $206,200, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to...

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Maverick Ortiz

How are the schools in Festus?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Festus sits at 513.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $935 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in adv...

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Anna Harris

Best and worst neighborhoods in Festus

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 9 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Festus sits at 513.3 per 100K. Median household income is $70,085, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $206,200 on average. Rent is about $935/month for a decent place. Househ...

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Maverick Ortiz

Is it worth buying in Festus?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Evelyn Mendoza

Housing market in Festus right now

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $70,085, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $70,085 in Festus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property ...

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ellie_life

Best companies to work for in Festus?

Hey, Household incomes average around $70,085 in Festus. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Traffic ...

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Evelyn Mendoza

Studio apartments in Festus -options?

I'm a 41-year-old lawyer and Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance!

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