Living Here

St. Louis blends an East Coast edge with West Coast ease and a touch of Southern hospitality. From dining in an array of restaurants on The Hill to enjoying a show at the Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis offers all of the diverse entertainment and dynamic energy of a big city with the soul of a small town. Three professional sports franchises as well as facilities for everything from ice skating to golf in Forest Park mean that spectators and participants alike can enjoy a variety of athletic activities. And with one of the lowest costs of living in the United States,  it's easy to see why St. Louis is a great place to live.

One of St. Louis' best perks is the abundance of affordable housing. The options range from turn-of-the-century homes to brick bungalows to modern downtown high-rises and lofts. The city's light traffic allows for short commute times to placement schools, enabling corps members to live in the neighborhood of their choice. Many St. Louis corps members opt to share apartments in order to save on rent and build a support system outside the classroom. Three popular spots for corps members to call home are Tower Grove, Soulard (the historic French district), and Benton Park, on the south side of the city.

St. Louis corps members teach in four school districts and several city charter schools in neighborhoods that include the Ville and Walnut Park. Placement schools range from North County's Hazelwood, Riverview Gardens, and Normandy School Districts to more central locations like the St. Louis Public Schools. The city is easy to navigate and most areas are accessible within 20 minutes by car.