Missouri is home to about 53,400 Muslims. About 0.9% of the state's population. The community is centered in the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas. St. Louis has a well-set up Muslim community with a strong Bosnian American population. One of the largest in the U.S. Centered in south St. Louis city. Kansas City's Muslim community is distributed across the metro, including both the Missouri and Kansas sides.
The state's median home price is about $258,000, Missouri offers very affordable halal homeownership. IjaraCDC's nationwide Ijara network, Guidance Residential's Musharakah model. And other providers serve the state. The combination of affordable housing and a sizable Muslim community makes Missouri one of the stronger Midwest markets for Islamic finance.
St. Louis' Bosnian community has been a driving force in local economic development, with significant small business ownership. This entrepreneurial tradition creates demand for halal commercial financing. All major national halal apps serve Missouri residents.