John J. housing Aug 16, 2025

Cost of living reality check -Sikeston

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $827/month for a decent place. Median household income is $53,203, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Sikeston sits at 1,645.5 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience?

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Kayden Aug 16, 2025

I've lived in Highland for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:

- Growing food and restaurant scene

- Four distinct seasons

- The housing market scene is decent

The downsides:

- Rising rent and home prices

- Not a lot of cultural diversity

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..

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