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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,853 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,622 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,079 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,430 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,560 |
| County GDP | $7,835M |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Healthcare | 285 |
| Retail | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.66% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,954 |
| Median List Price | $167,449 |
| Median List Price | $167,449 |
| $/Sq Ft | $75 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $855 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.66% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,936/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6441°N, 89.5974°W |
| County FIPS | 17179 |
Winner: Republican by 26.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Retail Stores | 380 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |