Berkeley
Boeing job listings regularly identify Berkeley, Missouri as a work location.
Relocating for work
Moving to St. Louis for Boeing
Boeing’s St. Louis-area jobs show up in Berkeley, Hazelwood and St. Charles. Those locations pull a housing search in different directions, so the exact work site matters more than the employer name.
Work location
Start with the exact worksite.
Hazelwood
Boeing also lists roles in Hazelwood, including engineering and support positions.
St. Charles
Boeing has an active St. Charles employment footprint as well.
Where to start
Compare the commute with the rest of your week.
Do not search for a “Boeing suburb”
The first question is whether your job is in Berkeley, Hazelwood, St. Charles or another Boeing facility. A community that is ideal for one of those sites can create an unnecessary daily drive to another. Get the work location before you get attached to a part of the metro.
For Berkeley / Hazelwood
Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur, University City, Richmond Heights and other central or northwest County communities can keep the trip practical while offering very different housing. St. Charles County can also work, but the Missouri River crossing becomes part of the routine.
For St. Charles
St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon and nearby St. Charles County communities become much more natural. If you still want to be closer to central St. Louis, compare Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur before accepting a longer cross-river commute.
Three options
The first Boeing question is not “where should I live?” It is “which Boeing site?”
Berkeley / Hazelwood is my primary site
Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur, University City, Richmond Heights and some airport-area communities keep you on the right side of the region without forcing a far-west move.
St. Charles is my primary site
St. Charles, St. Peters and O’Fallon rise quickly because they remove the Missouri River crossing from the daily commute. Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur are useful compromises if you still want easier access to central St. Louis.
My role could touch multiple Boeing sites
Do not optimize around one gate. Maryland Heights and other middle-ground locations can protect you from a Berkeley/Hazelwood/St. Charles split better than living at either extreme.
The Boeing case for renting first
Boeing is one of the strongest cases for confirming the exact site before buying. Current job postings routinely list Berkeley, Hazelwood and St. Charles, sometimes on the same role. If your assignment is still fluid or your program could move, renting first can be cheap insurance against buying on the wrong side of the river.
If two people are commuting
A Boeing commute can pull northwest or west while a partner may work in Clayton, Cortex, Downtown or another corridor. If that is your household, middle-ground geography often beats maximizing proximity to Boeing.
Scouting trip
A one-day plan.
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Get the exact Boeing work location from the offer or manager before looking at houses.
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Drive the route through the entrance you would actually use; large campuses can add more time than the map suggests.
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If St. Charles County is in the mix, test the Missouri River crossing at your real start and end times.
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Compare one closer-in community with one farther-west community so you can feel whether the extra house is worth the extra geography.
Before you commit
Check these four things.
Confirm Berkeley, Hazelwood, St. Charles, Maryland Heights or another worksite.
Ask whether the role is fixed to one site or can support multiple locations/programs.
Verify start times and whether clearance/security entry affects arrival time.
If crossing the Missouri River, have a real plan for that route—not just a mileage estimate.
Places to compare
Six places to start.
They are deliberately different so you can compare commute, housing type, walkability and space.
Maryland Heights
Useful middle ground between central St. Louis, the airport area and St. Charles County.
Open guideCreve Coeur
Central-west County option with practical access to multiple employment corridors.
Open guideSt. Charles
Natural starting point for a St. Charles work location, with a historic center and broad housing choice.
Open guideSt. Peters
Large suburban housing market with direct access to St. Charles County job locations.
Open guideO’Fallon
Farther west with newer housing and a longer trip back toward central St. Louis.
Open guideUniversity City
More central and urban-leaning option if you want access to the rest of the metro as much as the work commute.
Open guideThree things to watch.
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Assuming every Boeing job in St. Louis is at the same campus.
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Ignoring the Missouri River crossing when comparing County and St. Charles County homes.
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Choosing maximum house size before seeing what the commute feels like at your actual shift time.
FAQ
Boeing relocation FAQ
Where do Boeing employees live in St. Louis?
There is no single Boeing suburb because Boeing’s work locations span Berkeley, Hazelwood, St. Charles and other parts of the region. Housing choice should follow the actual site and your preferred lifestyle.
Is St. Charles a good place to live for Boeing?
For a St. Charles worksite, it is one of the most natural places to start. For Berkeley or Hazelwood, living in St. Charles adds a daily river crossing and should be tested carefully.
Should I live near Lambert Airport for Boeing?
Airport-area and northwest County communities can work well for Berkeley/Hazelwood roles, but “near the airport” is too broad. Compare Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur and other specific communities.
Does Boeing relocation assistance mean I should buy immediately?
Not necessarily. If your worksite is still uncertain or the role spans multiple campuses, renting first can preserve flexibility even if relocation assistance is available.
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