$255,720Average Value$150Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Jasper County's top school district plus major employers
Cedar Ridge’s location, quiet atmosphere and suburban layout are the main reasons homes in this neighborhood sell in 16 days on average. For comparison, the US average is 44 days. With access to the top-rated school district in Jasper County, proximity to major employers and affordable well-kept homes, this community is highly desired.
“It’s close to big employers like [Freeman Hospital West], which is what a lot of people in that area are looking for,” says Wyatt Jones, a realtor with Charles Burt Realtors. “It’s also in the Carl Junction School district, which is pretty desirable.”
Brandy Venarjay, who has lived in Cedar Ridge for three years and owns Beekayprints, a custom print shop in the community, says she and her family settled down in Cedar Ridge for the prices and school district, but have also come to love the atmosphere.
“It’s quiet and away from all the crazy,” Venarjay says. “We have a neighborhood [Facebook] page where people are really helpful if you need it, but mostly everybody stays to themselves.”
Mercy hospital is located near Cedar Ridge.
There are several shops near Cedar Ridge.
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Attending schools in the Carl Junction District
Unlike most Joplin neighborhoods, Cedar Ridge is located within the Carl Junction School District. “The school district is really good. It’s definitely one of the primary reasons we moved here,” Venarjay says.
Niche ranks it as the best school district in Jasper County and gives it an A rating. Reviewers give it 4.5 stars, with many highlighting the compassionate teachers, rigorous but engaging curriculum and the focus on college readiness programs.
Kids start at Carl Junction Primary K-1 School. It holds a B-plus rating on Niche and is about 10 miles north of Cedar Ridge. Carl Junction Primary 2-3, which has an A-minus rating, is about 9.5 miles north. Carl Junction Intermediate is the last step for elementary kids and has a B-plus rating. It’s also about 9.5 miles north of Cedar Ridge. Middle schoolers attend the A-minus-rated Carl Junction Junior High. Carl Junction High has an A-minus rating and offers a Dual Enrollment Program and several specialized academies, including Agriculture, STEM, Industrial Technology and Communication Arts. Both the middle and high schools are about 9.5 miles north of Cedar Ridge.
1,800 square foot homes on 10,000 square foot lots
Ranch-style and modern traditional homes built in the early 2000s line the streets of Cedar Ridge. While they’re all similar in style and layout, each exterior is slightly different. Some are made of stone, some of brick and others of shingle.
“It’s just a really nice area,” Jones says. “All of the homes are well maintained. They have good-sized yards and mature trees.”
Narrow roads branch into short, paved driveways leading to attached garages. Many driveways feature in-ground basketball hoops, and sidewalks are rare. At about 1,8000 square feet on average, home sizes are on par with the national average of 1,900 square feet. Lots are about 10,000 square feet, so there’s some breathing between each property. Home prices start at about $200,000 and can climb to $350,000.
There are a wide variety of home styles throughout Cedar Ridge.
Cedar Ridge homes sit on modestly sized lots.
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Cedar Ridge Park and Twin Hills Golf & Country Club
The namesake Cedar Ridge Park is located on West 29th Street and features a small playscape and picnic pavilion. Cedar Ridge residents are also a mile south of Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, a member-owned country club with an 18-hole golf course, an event venue and a swimming pool. Both members and non-members can rent out the event venue for celebrations, utilize the fine and casual dining spaces, and enjoy select events throughout the year. The Summer Concert Series and Summer Social Mixers are a few events that non-members can attend.
Cedar Ridge Park has a small playground for kids to enjoy.
There is a small playground at Cedar Ridge Park.
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Shopping and dining needs a drive away
Cedar Ridge is entirely residential, so locals have to commute for shopping and dining needs. It’s about 2.5 miles west of McClellan Boulevard, where there's a Walmart Neighborhood Market and Aldi. A Walmart Supercenter is 3 miles north, and various restaurants are dappled throughout the surrounding area. Joplin Café, for instance, is 2 miles northeast of Cedar Ridge and is a popular diner on West 20th Street. It serves American breakfast staples from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Cedar Ridge residents can head to Sakura Sushi & Grill for a nice dinner.
Find discounted items at Bin Shop'n near Cedar Ridge.
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Two-mile drive to U.S. Route 66
Owning a car is essential in this community. Cedar Ridge’s secluded location makes for a quiet community, but it also means that residents have to drive to get everywhere. For some, such as Venarjay, it’s not a problem.
“It’s great because it’s away from all the traffic and noise, but everything is just a few minutes away,” she says.
A 2-mile drive up South Country Club Drive leads directly to U.S. Route 66—one of the busiest main streets in Joplin. South Main Street, which merges into Interstate 44, is about 4 miles east of Cedar Ridge. Freeman Hospital West is a major employer in the area and is about 3 miles east.
Flooding for some
Flooding is not a concern for most residents, although some homes which sit on hills may experience backyard flooding from time to time.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Cunningham Park
Cedar Ridge Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Ridge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Ridge, Joplin sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedar Ridge, Joplin over the last 12 months is $239,595, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
933
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,136
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,260
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
40.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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