O’Fallon is a draw in part because it can offer something the more immediate St. Louis area can’t: an abundance of new construction. “If you’re in St. Louis, there’s just not as many big tracts of land available,” says Chad Wilson, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty West who has 15 years of experience. “When you’re building new construction, there’s a lot of customization that can take place. We have good builders out here that are building good homes.” The new homes have contributed to a 15% population increase since 2010 in this city 30 miles north of St. Louis. O'Fallon now has a population of 94,000 people. “There’s a lot of stuff to do. It’s growing,” Wilson says. “It has good employers — Mastercard’s one of the big employers. A couple hospitals. Good places to golf. Good food.”
In the last five years, O’Fallon has been named the most livable small U.S. city by SmartAsset.
Find new builds in subdivisions like The Streets of Caledonia in O'Fallon.
Community game night is hosted at The Falls golf club in O'Fallon.
The Brass Rail in O'Fallon is a popular lunch and dinner spot.
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Variety of homes can fit an assortment of budgets
While O’Fallon is flush with new homes, they’re far from the only option. There are properties in town dating back to the 1930s, and a plentitude of others built across the rest of the 20th century. That vast spectrum allows for a wide variety of pricing. There are midcentury ranch-style homes available for $150,000 to $300,000. New traditional colonial- and ranch-style options sell for $300,000 to $425,000. Brand new houses, organized in subdivisions like the Villages at Hutchings Farm and the Streets of Caledonia, can fetch $300,000 to $900,000 based on the square footage.
Collectively, houses around O’Fallon sell for an average of about $393,000, which is a bit more than some other nearby cities like St. Peters and St. Charles, but less than places like Chesterfield and Wentzville. Inventory in town has been relatively low, though the market is becoming more balanced, Wilson says. “It has been way out of balance for a while, just like the rest of the country, I think,” Wilson says. “But we’re starting to normalize a little bit. Starting to get a little more balanced on more of a neutral market, I would say.” Homes here are still selling after an average of 31 days, quicker than the national average of 44.
Homes built in the early 20th century dot the streets of old town in O'Fallon.
Ranch homes are available for between $100,000 and $200,000 in O'Fallon.
New traditional homes are in no short supply throughout the city of O'Fallon.
Newer homes can be found in subdivisions like Villages of Hutchings Farm in O'Fallon.
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Mastercard leads the charge
O’Fallon has attracted not just residents, but also multiple major companies. According to the City of O’Fallon Economic Development Department, Mastercard is the area’s largest employer — the company has an operations center here with almost 3,500 employees. Citi also has offices in O’Fallon, supporting some 2,300 employees. Bausch + Lomb Synergetics is the city’s top employer in the manufacturing realm, producing medical devices.
National manufacturing companies, like ClarkDietrich, have offices in the city of O'Fallon.
Large employers like Mastercard employ thousands of O'Fallon residents.
National corporation, Citi Bank, has an office in Progress Point office park in O'Fallon.
Bausch+Lomb Synergetics manufacture contact lenses and glasses in O'Fallon.
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From fishing at Busch to playing at O’Day, outdoor fun isn’t hard to find
The O'Fallon Parks & Recreation department oversees about 10 parks around the city. That includes the relatively new O'Day Park, a 52-acre space with an adventure playground that features a rope course and a zipline. Paul A. Westhoff Park is home to Brendan’s Playground, the city’s first all-inclusive playground, accessible to children of a variety of abilities.
O’Fallon residents are also close to the almost 7,000-acre August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. “There’s all sorts of lakes to fish and hiking trails, parks and all sorts of things in the conservation area,” Wilson says. There are 28 lakes open to fishing within the conversation area, to be exact, and the expanse is open to hunting.
In the summer, CarShield Field is the home to the O’Fallon Hoots, a summer collegiate baseball team that plays from May to July. The city offers the free Jammin’ Concert Series, held on Tuesday evenings from May to August at the Civic Park Bandstand. The holiday season, from November to December, includes the Celebration of Lights, a drive-through light exhibition at Fort Zumwalt Park.
The region’s weather oscillates from summers with average temperatures to chilly winters, with an average of about 16 inches of snow a year. Residents can escape bad weather with indoor recreation options like the Renaud Center, which has a natatorium and fitness center.
O'Day Park in O'Fallon has a massive, intricate playground that goes underground.
Explore paths and hike through the large woods of Busch Wildlife.
The O'Fallon Hoots are the home collegiate summer league team and play at CarShield Field.
Square dance to some of Mark Perkins' music at the O'Fallon Jammin' Concert Series.
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Central highway doubles as a commercial core
The thoroughfares of Main Street and State Highway K act as magnets for retail and dining in town, lined with big-box stores. Highway K is home to some local favorite restaurants like The Brass Rail. “Brass Rail is probably our top one, they’re very good,” Wilson says The city’s 77-bed Progress West Hospital is just off Highway K.
History is burgeoning from every street corner on main street in O'Fallon.
Music lovers enjoy browsing the records and CDs of O'Fallon's Music Reunion.
Highway K in O'Fallon offers plenty of shopping options.
Progress West Hospital is the premiere healthcare facility in O'Fallon.
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Interstate 70 is an asset for transportation
A stretch of Interstate 70 bisects O’Fallon, giving residents quick access to one of the region’s major highways. I-70 takes commuters straight into St. Louis. The highway is also a link to the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 20 miles away. While public transportation is limited, the city does offer the O'Fallon Transportation Program. The program is available to those over 62 years old who qualify based on income, for travel to medical appointments and other essential services.
Multiple school systems share strong reputation
The Fort Zumwalt, Francis Howell and Wentzville school districts serve various parts of O’Fallon. All three boast A ratings on Niche and the Francis Howell and Fort Zumwalt systems are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on the site’s list of the best school districts in St. Charles County. “That’s always a plus that people mention, is they like the schools,” Wilson says. Private options in town include the A-minus-rated St. Dominic High School, which sends 99% of its students off to higher education opportunities.
Fort Zumwalt North High School has 1,485 students in grades 9-12.
Francis Howell High School in Weldon Spring sets the stage for a bright tomorrow.
Prairie View Elementary School is part of the large Wentzville R-IV school district.
St. Dominic High School is the home of the Crusaders.
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Crime
According to FBI Crime Data Explorer statistics, the rate of violent crime in O’Fallon is significantly lower than the rates recorded across Missouri and across the country. O’Fallon and St. Charles are currently collaborating to construct a $24 million law enforcement training center in O’Fallon.
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