Relocate & Work Remotely in Mercer County
Total Incentive
$6,500
Description
Your Remote Work Starts Here
Mercer County offers a safe, rural lifestyle with welcoming schools, reliable high-speed internet, affordable living, and plenty of open space. If you’re looking for a quieter place to live without giving up modern conveniences, you’ll find it here.
Your Welcome Package
- 💰 $5,000 Cash Relocation Grant to help cover moving expenses and make your transition to Mercer County easier.
- 🤝 One-Year Chamber Membership with networking opportunities, local events, and connections to area businesses and organizations.
- 🏊 One-Year Family Membership to the Stacy Center with access to the fitness center, indoor pool, skating nights, youth activities, and family recreation.
- 🌐 One Year of High-Speed Internet Service so you can begin working remotely from day one without worrying about installation costs.
- 🎁 Community Welcome Basket featuring locally made products, and useful community information.
- 🏨 Two-Night House-Hunting Stay to explore neighborhoods, tour homes, and experience Mercer County before making your move.
Additional Benefits
- 👋 Meet Local Leaders — Connect with school administrators, Chamber representatives, and local business owners to learn more about the community.
- 🏡 Free Residential Lot — Eligible participants who build a home in Princeton or Mercer within two years may qualify for a residential lot.
- 🎓 Kaufman Scholarship — Eligible girls who attend Mercer County schools for two years can receive a scholarship to attend any Missouri college or university.
- 📚 Missouri A+ Program — Eligible students can attend participating Missouri community colleges tuition-free.
Why Mercer County?
- Safe + family-friendly: People look out for each other. It’s one of those places where you can actually let kids be kids.
- Outdoor paradise: Hunting, wide-open farmland, quiet country roads, and time to enjoy them.
- Community that shows up: When you come to visit or house hunt, we’ll line up time with the school superintendent, chamber president, and local business owners so you can meet people right away.
- Low cost of living: Your dollars go further here—housing, groceries, memberships, all of it.
This is a strong place to raise a family if you want safe schools, low costs, and people who will actually help your kids succeed.
The murals in Mercer and Princeton were created by a local artist who began painting at just 13 years old. They showcase Mercer County’s pride in local talent and the people who help shape its communities. It’s a reflection of the welcoming, hometown character that defines Mercer County.
Have questions about life in Mercer County? Connect with Shelley, your local guide, for local insight, recommendations, and personalized guidance.
Who This Place Is Perfect For
- Outdoor enthusiasts and hunters who want land, wildlife, and quiet.
- Remote workers who want small-town life without sacrificing internet.
- Families who want safe, slower-paced living.
- Builders who want to take advantage of the parcel of land if they build in Princeton.
Am I eligible?
Mercer County, MO is currently recruiting remote workers who:
Are employed full-time and able to relocate while retaining their current position, or
Are self-employed and able to relocate while retaining their current clients/portfolio
Earn at least $50,000 annually
Are 18 years or older
Currently reside outside of Mercer County, Missouri
Must relocate primary residence to Mercer County within 6 months
In order to be considered by Mercer County, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria
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Living in Mercer County
Learn about where you could live, before you get there. The below Places are eligible relocation destinations for this Program.
We’ve helped 4,000+ people move since 2021.
Program Sponsors
Sponsored by the Mercer County Area Development Corporation (MCAD.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MakeMyMove?
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