STL suburb among best Midwest cities to live despite shrinking middle class

The middle class is shrinking fastest in this Houston suburb

(NEXSTAR) – Americans in every state, city and corner of the country are feeling the squeeze amid years (upon years) of rising prices. As the cost of living grows and wages for many workers stagnate, a middle-class lifestyle can feel more elusive. A Pew Research study found about 51% of Americans live in middle-class households in 2023, down from 61% in 1971. "As a result, Americans are more apart than before financially. From 1971 to 2023, the…

STL suburb among best Midwest cities to live despite shrinking middle class

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis suburb ranked in a new study among the top 25 best places to live in the Midwest, noting its affordability. The same suburb also ranked among U.S. cities with a quickly shrinking middle class. According to Livability, O'Fallon, Missouri, ranked as the sixth-best place to live in the Midwest. The suburb was noted as one of the "fastest-growing" suburbs in St. Louis and known for its access to great schools …