ST. LOUIS – According to a survey conducted by a market research consulting firm, St. Louis has been ranked as the third-best city in the Midwest, following Minneapolis and Chicago. The survey also positioned St. Louis as the 25th-best city in the United States. You can find more information about the survey here.
Created by market research consulting company Resonance, the survey highlighted St. Louis as “one of America’s music capitals” and an “energetic crossroads of the nation.”
Some of the key rankings for the city include being 9th in most “Facebook check-ins” and 17th for the Convention Center. Notable mentions were given to the expansion of the America’s Center Convention Complex.
Furthermore, St. Louis claimed the 19th spot for best nightlife, with popular spots like Laclede’s Landing, City Foundry, and the CityPark Stadium being highlighted for food and entertainment.
The Brickline Greenway was also acknowledged for connecting city parks. Resonance mentioned that it pays homage to the 20,000 residents in the Black community of Mill Creek Valley who were displaced in 1959 for the construction of I-64.
Noteworthy is the fact that St. Louis secured a higher ranking on the list compared to cities like San Jose, California, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Resonance, known for its “World’s Best Cities” rankings, evaluates each city based on a methodology called “Place Power Score,” which combines resident opinions on livability, lovability, and prosperity.
As a leading advisor in tourism, real estate, and economic development, Resonance claims its position as an expert in these fields.
