Explore Greater Boone County
One County, Many Ways to Call It Home
Boone County is anchored by Columbia, home to the University of Missouri and a growing base of healthcare, technology, and government employers that keep the local economy steady year after year. From there, the county fans out into communities that each offer a genuinely different way of life — all within a short drive of one another.
Columbia offers a walkable downtown, established tree-lined neighborhoods, and everything that comes with a college town. Ashland, about 15 minutes south, is in the middle of a new-construction boom that’s drawing young families to top-rated schools and newer subdivisions. Hallsville, roughly 15 minutes northeast, trades density for space ; larger lots, a quieter pace, and small-town character just a short drive from Columbia’s amenities.
Emily Baskett Real Estate is based in Columbia and works throughout Boone County every day; helping buyers compare neighborhoods, commute times, and school districts, and helping people relocating from out of state or across town find the pocket of the county that actually fits how they live.
New to Mid-Missouri? If you're relocating from out of the area, reach out before you start touring neighborhoods on your own. We can walk you through commute times, school boundaries, and what each community actually feels like day to day, so your search starts in the right place.
Local Guidance for Your Move
Relocating to a new area means sorting through school boundaries you’ve never heard of, commute patterns you can’t see in photos, and neighborhoods that all start to look the same online. Our team lives and works in Boone County, and we bring that on-the-ground knowledge to every buyer we help — whether you’re moving from across town or across the country. We’ll help you compare communities, understand what daily life is really like in each one, and build a home search around how you actually want to live, not just what’s on the market.
Benefits of Living in Greater Boone County
Boone County offers advantages that come from being a college-town hub without the cost or pace of a big city, including:
A College-Town Economy.
Mizzou, along with growing healthcare and tech employers, brings stability and steady population growth to the local job market.
Community and Recreation.
From Mizzou athletics and downtown events to trails, lakes, and parks throughout the county, there's no shortage of ways to spend a weekend.
Short Commutes
Most of Boone County sits within a 20 to 30 minute drive of downtown Columbia, keeping work, school, and errands close no matter where you land.
Room to Choose Your Pace
From Columbia's walkable core to Ashland's newer subdivisions to Hallsville's wide-open lots, Boone County offers a range of lifestyles just minutes apart.
Boone County Real Estate Market Trends
Ready to Find Your Ideal Community?
Emily Baskett Real Estate is here to help you compare communities, explore neighborhoods, and find the area that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.