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.
