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Creve Coeur, MO

Missouri

Creve Coeur is a small city in Missouri with a population of 18,643. Residents earn $119,454 per year, which is 59% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
18,643 Population 1,814/sq mi density
$119,454 Median Income $80,877 per capita
$566,100 Home Value $595,235 Zillow
$1,494 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,371 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,454 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$566,100 home value, $1,494/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,454
59% higher than US avg
Home Value $566,100
101% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 78/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.7%
98% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,494
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population18,643
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,814/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,454
Per Capita$80,877
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.4%
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$566,100
Rent$1,494
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$595,235
Housing Units8,730
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,371/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary145/100K

Health

Obesity27.1%
Uninsured5.5%
Smoking10.2%
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.2%
EV Stations8

Is Creve Coeur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Creve Coeur receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. 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 $119,454, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Creve Coeur among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.4% 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 $566,100, making it a premium housing market at 101% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,494 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Creve Coeur is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,371 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.

Education

Creve Coeur is a highly educated community — 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Creve Coeur enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Creve Coeur has a population of 18,643 with a density of 1,814 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54% female and 46% male. The city is predominantly White (71.7%), with 9.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.8% of residents, while 14.2% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are veterans. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 96.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

18,643
Total Population
1,814
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
10.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.8%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.2%
6% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Creve Coeur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Creve Coeur is $119,454, which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,877 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Creve Coeur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,454
59% above US avg
Per Capita Income$80,877

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $566,100, 101% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $595,235. Homes sell for 97.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,494 (28% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 8,730 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. 28.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$566,100
101% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$595,235
Median List Price$444,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$444,450
$/Sq Ft$181
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops24.3%
Inventory37

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,494
28% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,421
Rent Burden28.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.9%
Housing Units8,730
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

In Creve Coeur, 27.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.3% of residents, below the national average. 29.2% have high blood pressure. 10.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.1% report binge drinking. 20.2% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.6% report depression. 15.0% experience frequent mental distress. 5.5% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.2%
27% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.0%
Short Sleep31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured5.5%
36% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits68.7%

Food & Exercise

Creve Coeur has a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 16.8 per 100,000, robbery at 56.0, rape at 5.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,371 per 100,000, 30% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,141, burglary at 145, vehicle theft at 84 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Creve Coeur receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent78.3/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape5.6/100K
Robbery56.0/100K
Assault16.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,370.7/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary145.5/100K
Theft1,141.3/100K
Vehicle Theft83.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Creve Coeur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density1,814/sq mi
Coordinates38.6609°N, 90.4226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Creve Coeur has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F — from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 98% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. 34.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 94.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 8 EV charging stations. 70.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.7%
98% above US avg
High School+97.7%
Graduate Degree+34.2%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,814/sq mi
Total Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.2%
EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations8

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Creve Coeur

What is the population of Creve Coeur?

Creve Coeur has a population of 18,643 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,814 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54% female and 46% male.

Is Creve Coeur expensive to live in?

Creve Coeur is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $119,454, 59% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $566,100 (101% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,494 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Creve Coeur safe?

Creve Coeur is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,371 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Creve Coeur receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Creve Coeur?

Creve Coeur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Creve Coeur?

The job market in Creve Coeur is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 20.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Creve Coeur?

The median home value in Creve Coeur is $566,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $595,235. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,494. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Creve Coeur?

Schools in Creve Coeur score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 66.7% of adults in Creve Coeur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. 34.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Creve Coeur?

The obesity rate in Creve Coeur is 27.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.2% of adults are smokers. 20.2% are physically inactive. 22.6% of residents report depression. 5.5% lack health insurance (below the national rate).

What is transportation like in Creve Coeur?

The average commute in Creve Coeur is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Creve Coeur?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Creve Coeur is 71.7% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 85.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.2% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 96.6% have health insurance coverage.

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