Best Areas to Live in Chesterfield

Chesterfield's most frequently cited residential draws include established neighborhoods near its major employers and the emerging Downtown Chesterfield mixed-use district taking shape at the former mall site.

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Established neighborhoods near major employers

Areas near Bayer's Chesterfield Village Research Center and Reinsurance Group of America's headquarters offer proximity to two of the city's largest, most stable corporate anchors.

The emerging Downtown Chesterfield district

The in-progress Downtown Chesterfield redevelopment (roughly 2,700 planned residential units) will bring a real, new walkable mixed-use option to the city over the coming years, though it remains under active construction as of this pass.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.