Mud Island, a peninsula that jetties into the Mississippi River, is home to more than 5,000 residents. Since its first homes were built in the early 90's, Mud Island has grown into a tight-knit community with a mix of housing ranging from riverside mansions to affordable apartment living. Two marinas line the harbor, and Mud Island River Park, which includes an outdoor amphitheatre and one of the country's few river-themed museums, is also located on the Island.

Mud Island's first single-family home residential community, Harbor Town, is regaled as a nationally acclaimed planned urban development. Among the gardens, fountains and tree-lined paths of this prestigious community, is a retail center, a grocery store, a montessori school, bi-lingual daycare and a wellness and primary health care center. A beautifully maintained system of green boulevards and park spaces connect this master-planned community.

North of Harbor Town, several other communities serve a variety of housing needs. Residents in these single-family, condominium, and apartment communities all enjoy easy access to the four-mile Greenbelt Park and Downtown's restaurants, attractions and amenities.