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A growing St. Louis alternative
Construction isn’t an uncommon sight around Warrenton. This is a small Missouri city, but one that’s experienced steady growth. It’s the seat of Warren County, which is considered one of the fastest-growing counties across the state. Warrenton is now home to 8,400 people and continues to attract with a less expensive cost of living than nearby St. Louis and a mix of job opportunities. New houses are sprouting up as newcomers continue to arrive. “We’re right off of Interstate 70, which is a major corridor that stretches across the United States,” says Donna Hency, a Realtor with Main St. Real Estate and a native of the region. “And our taxes are a little bit cheaper than most. A lot of folks from St. Louis are coming our direction because our taxes aren’t quite as high.”
Warrenton's expanding boarders bring new members to this historic community.
New construction Ranchers brings new residents in from St. Louis to the city of Warrenton.
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Modern houses are available in multiple spots
Buyers eyeing a home with classic character can find one close to the center of the town, including colonials and bungalows dating to the 19th century. These options sell for $95,000 to $325,000 based on the condition and square footage. Houses get newer as they fan out from the heart of the city. There’s been a ton of construction since the turn of the 21st century creating collections of new traditional ranch-style and colonial homes in subdivisions like Ashland Meadows and The Reserve at Walnut Hollow for $170,000 to $360,000. “There’s a lot of older homes that got preserved and some that didn’t,” Hency says. “Buyers have come in and revamped those houses or flipped them, so to speak. And then, because it’s a growing town, we have these areas where builders are coming in and developing.”
The median price is $285,000, s lower than nearby cities a bit closer to St. Louis, such as Foristell and Wentzville, and the national median. Houses sell after an average of 33 days on the market, quicker than the national average of 45.
Downtown Warrenton is home to early 20th century cottages and bungalows.
New Traditionals are popping up throughout Warrenton in neighborhoods like Field of Dreams.
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Manufacturing companies and nearby plants bolster the job market
Manufacturing accounts for many jobs, including companies like SAF-Holland, which makes products for commercial vehicles. An $800 million America's Heartland Packing beef processing plant will open in nearby Wright City in the spring of 2025, creating 1,200 more jobs. There’s a Coca-Cola production plant in neighboring Truesdale, as well.
German based SAF-Holland employs hundreds of Warrenton residents at their plant in downtown.
The Refresco plant in Warrenton packages and ships thousands of Coca-Cola products daily.
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Warrenton Pool Park has an aquatic center
Warrenton has 154 acres of outdoor recreation space. The 55-acre Warrenton Athletic Complex is a hub for youth sports with more than a dozen athletic fields. Blinkey Woods Park and Warrenton Pool Park are about 35 acres apiece, and both have lakes that are popular among anglers. Warrenton Pool Park also has an outdoor community pool and indoor aquatic center. The almost 1,400-acre Reifsnider State Forest is 8 miles south and offers more fishing, plus hiking, hunting and boating. “It’s just a pretty area, just as far as the backroads go,” Hency says. “A lot of folks come in the fall because of the leaf changes.”
Head to the Warrenton Athletic Complex and enjoy time in the sun.
Residents head to the Warrenton Aquatic Center for year round swimming.
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Downtown has locally owned restaurants and businesses
The city’s small downtown unfolds along Booneslick Road, also known as Main Street. The stretch includes a mix of local restaurants and other businesses, including barber shops, a salon and a spa. “We do have some cute little shops on our Main Street,” Hency says. Blue House Theater on Main Street hosts diverse musical acts throughout the year. “That’s different; there’s not a lot of places around that have that,” Hency says. The area around the Warrenton Shopping Center, north of downtown, offers a selection of big-box stores and chain restaurants.
Downtown hosts community events like the Fall Festival, which takes place in late September. “That’s one of our biggest events,” Hency says. “They block off our Main Street. It goes all day long and we’ll have different competitions, they have a car show, bands playing throughout the day and vendors on the street.”
Bring the family to downtown Warrenton and enjoy time at the local shops and restaurants.
See a show at the Blue House Theatre in downtown Warrenton.
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Students can access targeted instruction at Alpha Academy
The Warren County R-III School District gets a B-minus on Niche. Its campuses include Alpha Academy, an alternative school that provides individual study opportunities for students who need them. The district is also building a brand-new elementary school, set to open in 2027.
Alpha Academy serves students in Warrenton and is part of the Warren County School District.
The Warrenton High Warriors are the city's home team.
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OATS Transit provides public transportation
Warrenton residents have access to Operating Above the Standard Transit, or OATS Transit for short, a transportation service available in almost 90 counties around the state. Rides can be scheduled by phone and are $2 per trip within the city and $3 per trip within Warren County. I-70 takes drivers roughly 50 miles east to St. Louis and 70 miles west to Columbia, home to the University of Missouri. The 77-bed SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Wentzville is 15 miles away, and the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 43 miles away — both are right off I-70.
Important to know
Violent and property crime dropped in Warrenton from 2023 to 2024, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol data.
Locals experience a region that ranges from warm summers to cold winters. “Most people say in Missouri that if you don’t like the weather, stick around because it’ll change within 30 seconds,” Hency says. “Which is pretty accurate, because you can have a day where it’s 60 degrees and then the next day it’s 30.”
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