Why Live in Soaring Heights
Soaring Heights in Joplin is a neighborhood known for its modern development and family-friendly amenities. The area features single-family homes built from 2011 onward, including Modern Tudors, Cape Cods, bungalows, and shotgun-style houses, averaging around 1,360 square feet with open-concept layouts and stainless steel kitchen appliances. The neighborhood is still growing, with new homes being added. Residents enjoy easy access to Rangeline Road, Joplin's main commercial area, located about 2 miles east, which offers a variety of retail stores, grocery options, and dining establishments ranging from fast food to upscale restaurants like Finn's and El Vallarta. For outdoor activities, Garvin Park and Sunny Jim Park provide playgrounds, walking paths, and sports facilities, while Parr Hill Park features a splash pad, fitness equipment, and a dog park. The community is active, with many residents walking their dogs around the high school and attending local events such as Joplin High School football games and the monthly Third Thursday downtown block party. Although driving is necessary due to the lack of public transportation and bike lanes, the neighborhood is well-connected to major roadways, with Main Street and 20th Street providing routes to downtown and shopping areas. The Joplin School District serves the area, and the neighborhood is also popular with students from Kansas City University's Joplin medical school campus, located about a mile west.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soaring Heights a good place to live?
Soaring Heights is a good place to live. Soaring Heights is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Soaring Heights has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 31. The average household income is $51,068 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Soaring Heights are home owners, with 35.8% of residents renting and 64.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Soaring Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Soaring Heights neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Soaring Heights?
The median home price in Soaring Heights is $473,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $94,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Soaring Heights. The average household income in Soaring Heights is $51K.
What are the best public schools in Soaring Heights?
The best public schools that serve Soaring Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Soaring Heights?
The best private schools that serve Soaring Heights are:
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Are home prices dropping in Soaring Heights?
Yes, home prices in Soaring Heights are down 45% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Soaring Heights, MO
On average, homes in Soaring Heights, Joplin sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Soaring Heights, Joplin over the last 12 months is $406,090, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$406,090
Median Single Family Sale Price
$406,090
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$485,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$473,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%