Crestwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
12,298 Population 3,426/sq mi density
$115,512 Median Income $49,461 per capita
$291,400 Home Value $343,768 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,487 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,512 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,400 home value, $1,048/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Crestwood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,512
54% above
$49,461 per capita
Home Value
$291,400
3% above
Zillow: $343,768
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
1,487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
68% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Crestwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crestwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
103%
Rent
90%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crestwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crestwood residents earn a median household income of $115,512 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,461. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crestwood is $291,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,768. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Crestwood reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,487/100K.

Education

56.7% of adults in Crestwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crestwood has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,298
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,426/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,512
Per Capita$49,461
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,400
Rent$1,048
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$343,768
Housing Units4,979
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,487/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crestwood was built in 1961.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (13 miles).
8.6% of the population has a disability.