Creve Coeur, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Creve Coeur is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,572. Residents earn $49,853 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,572 Population 1,081/sq mi density
$49,853 Median Income $30,622 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $98,954 Zillow
$855 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,853 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $855/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,853
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Creve Coeur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,572
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,853
Per Capita$30,622
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$7,835M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$855
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$98,954

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation646 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Libraries12

Is Creve Coeur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Creve Coeur receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Creve Coeur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Creve Coeur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Creve Coeur has a population of 4,572 with a density of 1,081 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%).

Population

4,572
Total Population
1,081
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Creve Coeur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,853
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,622
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
IRS Avg AGI$79,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,560
County GDP$7,835M

Business (County)

Restaurants304
Healthcare285
Retail380
Manufacturing118

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $86,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $98,954.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,500
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$98,954
Median List Price$167,449

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$167,449
$/Sq Ft$75
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,627
89% above US avg
Effective Rate7.66%
In Creve Coeur, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities285

Crime Rates: Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Creve Coeur has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,081/sq mi
Coordinates40.6441°N, 89.5974°W
County FIPS17179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 26.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,081/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities285
Restaurants304
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Work from Home23.7%

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