Why Missouri?
MISSOURI AT A GLANCE
Missouri stands as a dynamic economic hub at the 
crossroads of America, leveraging its strategic location, diverse industries, and business-friendly climate to offer abundant opportunities for companies to grow and innovate.
7
FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
800+
INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES
590K
SMALL BUSINESSES
Missouri offers a diverse and healthy economy, strategically positioned in the heart of the Midwest. The state's business-friendly climate, characterized by low taxes and reduced regulations, has attracted significant investment and continues to foster economic growth.
According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the state ranks among the top
in the nation for its low cost of doing business and living. Missouri's central location provides excellent access to most markets, with major transportation hubs facilitating efficient distribution across 
the country.
In terms of commercial real estate, Missouri presents attractive opportunities for investors. The state's major metropolitan areas, particularly St. Louis and Kansas City, have seen steady growth in various sectors including industrial, office, multifamily and mixed-use properties. The National Association of Realtors reports that Missouri's commercial real estate market has shown resilience and potential for long-term growth, particularly in logistics and e-commerce related properties.
MISSOURI’S INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATES MULTIPLE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
River, rail, road and air – giving the state a strong logistical position in the central United States.
ROAD
7th largest state highway system in the U.S., with over 33,800 miles of state-maintained highways, intersected by major interstates including I-70, I-44, I-55, and I-35
RIVER
Access to two major rivers: the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. These rivers support
hundreds of miles of navigable waterway
and dozens of public and private ports.
RAIL
Missouri is served by six Class I rail roads with over 4,000 miles of mainline track across the state
RUNWAY
Missouri is within approximately a 3-hour flight of many major U.S. cities and is home to two international airports: St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Kansas City International Airport
ROAD
Day's drive to 50% of the population
3rd largest interstate highway system in the US
Direct highway access to St. Louis, Chicao, Memphis and Indianapolis
RIVER
3 public ports: America's Central Port, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, and St. Louis Port Authority
45 million tons of freight moved annually through the port system
Connections to road, rail, and warehouse infrastructure within miles
RAIL
4 Class 1 railroads with direct national connections
300+ miles of track across the region
Service to multiple transload and intermodal facilities
AIR
1.7M passengers through STL annually
BLV cargo capacity supports large freighter aircraft and international shipments
Located within Foreign Trade Zone #31, offering tariff and tax advantages
MAJOR BRANDS AND EMPLOYERS CALL IT HOME
Boeing
Nestle Purina
Mercy Health Systems
Anheuser-Busch
O’Reilly Automotive
Bunge
BJC HealthCare
graybar electric
mastercard
centene
edward jones
emerson electric
High Quality of Life and Affordability
$267K
Median home value
6th
Most affordable state to live in
66K
Median household income
57
state parks
36
historic sites
2nd
in nation for
job growth
EXCELLENT EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND JOB-READY WORKFORCE
Washington University
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY - SLU
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI -
MIZZOU
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
MISSOURI STATE
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI -
ST. LOUIS - UMSL
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES & PHARMACY
TRUMAN STATE
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
