Living in St. Louis
St. Louis is the 20th largest metropolitan area in the United States with more than 2.9 million people while boasting the fourth lowest cost of living rate in the nation.
It is home to several corporate headquarters and 19 Fortune 1000 companies in various sectors including health care, biotechnology, consumer goods, financial services, utilities and manufacturing. Nearly 40 colleges, universities and technical schools contribute to producing the region’s strong workforce.
Clayton
Lovingly referred to as the Manhattan of the Suburbs, Clayton has a skyline of gleaming high-rises, which might fool you into thinking that you’re on Fifth Avenue.
Richmond Heights
Located at the intersection of Interstates 64 and 170 in the heart of the St. Louis metro area.
Skinker-DeBaliviere
Designated a Local Historic District by the City of St. Louis in 1978, the Skinker/DeBaliviere neighborhood displays some of the most beautiful variety of architecture in the City.
St. Louis Hills
Residents and visitors alike flock to The Hill to explore the tight-knit neighborhood, enjoy a family-friendly feast and even play a game of bocce.
Tower Grove
Colorful, trendy, diverse and inclusive, The Grove always shows guests a good time.
University City Loop
As St. Louis continues to write its musical history, other concert venues in The Loop have solidified their spots in the St. Louis music scene.
Central West End
As St. Louis prepared for the 1904 World’s Fair, development began in the Central West End, located on the eastern edge of Forest Park.
Arts, Culture & Outdoor Attractions
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is within walking distance of Forest Park, the crown jewel of St. Louis and one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Forest Park is home to the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Science Center, the Saint Louis Art Museum, The Muny, and the Missouri History Museum. You can also enjoy the outdoors on its golf courses, walking paths, bike trails, ice skating rink and multi-sports fields.
Our campus is only a few blocks from the Grand Center, the core of St. Louis’s art district. The area includes a diverse range of museums, galleries and performing arts centers. Take in a broadway musical at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, enjoy a masterpiece by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the Powell Symphony Hall, or watch a performance by The Black Rep, the nation’s largest professional African-American theatre company.
If you love sports, St. Louis is your town. From St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey to our upcoming MLS team, St. Louis City SC, there is something for every sports fan to enjoy.
World-Class Health Care Hub
St. Louis is home to renowned, world-class academic medical centers, hospitals and research institutions where clinical and research breakthroughs take place every day.
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is located on the campus of Washington University Medical Center along with our partners:
BJC Healthcare
We are also affiliated with BJC HealthCare, the state's largest employer and one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States. BJC delivers services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions through 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations.
Opportunities for hands-on learning and work experiences are available in:
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Primary care
- Community health and wellness
- Workplace health
- Home health
- Community mental health
- Rehabilitation
- Long-term care
- Hospice
