Florissant, MO – May 26, 2026 − U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Florissant one of the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live in the nation.
Florissant ranked 152nd in the nation and 8th in Missouri. The ranking places Florissant in the top 20% of cities ranked across the country. Florissant also ranked 113th on the Best Places to Retire list and 4th in Missouri in that category. Florissant is one of only four St. Louis area cities to be ranked in the top 250.
“We are incredibly proud to see Florissant recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Places to Live! This honor reflects what our residents have always known, Florissant is a welcoming, vibrant community with strong neighborhoods, rich history, outstanding parks, and a commitment to family, business, and opportunity. Our city continues to grow while maintaining the small-town spirit and sense of community that make Florissant such a special place to call home. We are grateful to our residents, businesses, community partners, and city staff who work every day to make Florissant a place we can all be proud of.” – Mayor Tim Lowery
This year’s list evaluated more than 850 of the country’s top cities based on how well they meet consumers’ living expectations, with measures including value, job market, desirability, and quality of life.