Maybe a move to St Louis... Tell me about it.

[songinthewind7]

If I were a lesbian in Missouri, Farmington is probably one of the last places I'd choose. From what I hear from Lgbt friends, the larger cities in the state of Missouri are the best. I'd go straight to the city or one of its suburbs.

[flynavyj]

Does your company have a HQ in Ferguson or Farmington? If not, why did you pick those two locations? Curious…

As to St. Louis, as everyone else has said, it’s a fairly large metro area with lots to offer if you’re a person who’s looking to relocate here. STL City has tons of cool neighborhoods with an awesome urban vibe, and the county has lots of unique places with dedicated downtowns. As a Maryland Heights resident, i can say I absolutely love our location, but what we’re REALLY missing, is a dedicated downtown or “Main Street” vibe.

Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood would be my top picks, even as a native St. Louisian.

What are you looking for in a city/town to inhabit? Where’s work, is it remote or in office? And I assume a budget of less than $1500 is desirable?

[Floorist]

To be honest, unless you are black, don't even consider Ferguson. Even then, it is a sewer. Most of St Louis is nasty except for the suburbs. There are some very nice, but expensive suburbs.

[mjtinmemphis]

Originally Posted by Floorist

To be honest, unless you are black, don't even consider Ferguson. Even then, it is a sewer. Most of St Louis is nasty except for the suburbs. There are some very nice, but expensive suburbs.

This isn't true. I go to church in Ferguson and there are Whites and Hispanics who are established in Ferguson and are happy with their lives. It isn't a place I recommend for OP or any transplant. Ferguson is full of locals.

There are less nice areas of the city but many fantastic areas to choose from. There are plenty of nice affordable places in the suburbs like what has already been recommended. As always use online resources to get safety information regardless of where you choose.

[wrongwy]

I grew up in St Louis County and currently live in Scottsdale/PV area. I still have friends from grade and high school in St Louis. The suburbs are beautiful and there are always those that seek to gentrify urban areas. Cost of living is reasonable. Winters are mild but overcast and you get ice storms and many damp days. There's a lot of culture in the area. Food choices are great. Look at crime maps before you look to buy in. My nephew just accepted a job with offices in the 141 corridor west of I-270. I'd look at living Lindbergh Avenue westward and stay out of north side of metro which includes your target areas. https://crimegrade.org/safest-places...uis-county-mo/ gives a good pictorial of the state of things. As for diversity, it's 60 years from the '60s and if you are a good neighbor, no one cares about your gender identification.