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Festus Missouri: A Loving Community User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced a great stay while living in Festus Missouri. The city is located in Jefferson County. Festus is close to Crystal City, both are known as Twin Cities. The city has great employment opportunities, but housing can be scarce at times. The cost of living is affordable a ...Read More nd crime is kept at bay by local authorities. Schools in Festus are progressive. Academic programs there are above average compared to other areas. The weather is gracious year round. I love that I can get out all year without the hindrance of the climate.

Some of the best areas in Festus Missouri surround Sunset Park. The park is great for sunsets, just like its name. There are fine dining and multiple shopping complexes in the area. Festus is a great place to raise a family of any size. Neighbors are caring and attentive. The community is one that is giving and nurturing. The town is steadily growing, so there are new businesses and recreational venues being introduced to the city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Festus? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sunset Park
      Sunset Park Playground
      Jorkerst Memorial Park
      West City Park
      Dunklin-Fletcher Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Festus 8 Cinema
      Crystal City Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Smoothie King
      Fazoli's
      White Castle
      Burger King
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Festus? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Festus.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Festus? The cost of living in Festus is 91/100 - which is 3% higher than Missouri.
      Festus
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Festus? Festus crime rates are 1,623, which are 36% lower than Missouri
      Total Crime
      1,623 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Festus? The median income in Festus is $59,041 which is 19% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $59,0417% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,5618% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Festus a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Festus home prices? Festus home prices are $150,600 - which is 7% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $150,60018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83712% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Festus have good schools? The Festus graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Festus a good place to live? Festus has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

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