Herculaneum, Missouri
Population: 2,805
Located in Jefferson County
In the heart of Jefferson County, located south of St. Louis County, and on the east side of the Mississippi River and the Illinois state line lies the town of Herculaneum, bordered by Pevely and Festus. this thriving community and is part of the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois metro area. The entire area has grown over the past years with many new businesses and home developments. Businesses include retail chains, large national retailers, locally-owned shops and manufacturers. Education is extremely important to the residents of Herculaneum and as a result the schools are extremely well-funded and rate high on state and national scores. Continuing education is available from Jefferson College in Hillsboro, and from University Outreach and Extension, a joint venture between the University of Missouri and Lincoln University, which offers distance learning, online courses, and a variety of credit and non-credit classes. Other universities and colleges in the area include the University of Missouri - St. Louis, which offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate programs, and the Missouri Baptist University, which has a branch in Jefferson County, in the city of Hillsboro. Herculaneum is a lovely little place located near the river, and many homes in this area are built larger lots. Surprisingly, for an area located so close to the water and to Saint Louis (which makes for a great commute), homes are exceptionally reasonably priced. A three-bedroom home will start at $100,000.00. You can choose from magnificent historic homes, attractive new homes, small country cottages, sprawling country estates, lake homes and everything in between. Residents are pleased to find a variety of homes, quality construction and affordable land prices. This is still a rural area although the population has increased since the town's beginnings - there are approximately 6,500 residents here and every year that number increases. If you want a taste of the country, without spending a lot of money, Herculaneum is the place for you! To top it off, Herculaneum is just a few miles away from St. Louis and a quick drive can get you to all that your heart would desire from a large city!
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