Nixa, MO Pros and Cons: The Mayor Answers Honestly

Thinking about moving to Nixa or Springfield, MO? Call or text us at 417-200-2662! What's it really like to live in Nixa, Missouri? Jesse sits down with Nixa Mayor Jarad Giddens to talk about the real pros and cons: the tight-knit community and schools, the amenities you'll still drive to Springfield for, rising land prices, fiber internet, low utility rates and traditions like Nixa Sucker Days. Nixa sits just south of Springfield, about a 15 to 20 minute drive, and about 35 minutes from Table Rock Lake. The trade-offs are that many residents drive to Springfield for big-box shopping, and strong demand has pushed up land prices, slowing new commercial development. In This Video: Nixa's community and school spirit Amenities and how close Nixa is to Springfield, Branson and Table Rock Lake Favorite local restaurants Parks, disc golf and the new all-inclusive playground Fiber internet The cons: growth and high land prices Nixa Sucker Days and other traditions Why the mayor says Nixa is the best place to live in the Ozarks Quick Answers: Is Nixa, MO a good place to live? Many families think so. Nixa is known for its close-knit community, highly rated schools, low utility rates and easy access to Springfield, Branson and Table Rock Lake. What are the cons of living in Nixa, MO? Nixa doesn't have every big-box store or chain, so many residents drive 15 to 20 minutes to Springfield for shopping. Strong residential demand has also pushed up land prices, which has slowed new commercial development. How far is Nixa from Springfield, MO? Nixa sits just south of Springfield, about a 15 to 20 minute drive, and about 35 minutes from Table Rock Lake and the Branson outlets. What is Nixa Sucker Days? Nixa Sucker Days is the city's biggest annual festival, built around a local tradition of catching and frying sucker fish, and now draws thousands of people each year. Chapters: 0:00 Intro with Mayor Jarad Giddens 1:12 Community 2:02 Amenities 2:41 Location 3:13 Restaurants 4:46 Parks and sports 6:13 Internet 6:44 The cons 8:05 Traditions and Sucker Days 10:01 Why live in Nixa #NixaMO #NixaMissouri #MovingToNixa #SpringfieldMO #ChristianCountyMO Featuring: Jesse Wiser Springfield, MO Owner/Broker ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Searching for a home in the Springfield, MO area? Click here: https://www.wiserlivingrealty.com/ Like our Facebook Page!   / wiserlivingrealty   Wiser Living Realty wiserlivingrealty@gmail.com Text us at 417-200-2662 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to get pre-approved for a home? Reach out to Serge Khokhlan at Summit Lending in Springfield, MO! Apply here: https://summitlendingusa.com/team-mem... Equal Housing Lender | NMLS ID 2121155 | Brokerage NMLS ID 1850081