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Crestwood.
About
Life in Crestwood
Crestwood is a community of 12,298 people in Missouri. The median household income is $107,169, median rent runs about $1,007 per month, and median home values are around $319,600. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Crestwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Crestwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crestwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (13.3%), and 0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.2%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MO
Rent, home values, and income in Crestwood
In Crestwood, home values are 39% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,247
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $343,292 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Crestwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Crestwood, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Crestwood: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Crestwood is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Crestwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute20.2 min avg
How Crestwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crestwood, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Crestwood runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
106.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,377.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Crestwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Crestwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Crestwood is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 9 miles from Crestwood) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (9 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crestwood has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.7"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 2.71" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crestwood
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Crestwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Saint Louis
Ssm St Clare Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Fenton
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Saint Louis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crestwood
Crestwood's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Crestwood (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
9.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
8.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 1 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crestwood
Crestwood has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (1 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
1 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
11 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayCities Near Crestwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Crestwood FAQ
Is Crestwood, Missouri affordable?⌄
Crestwood's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $107,169/year. Median home value is $319,600.
Is Crestwood, Missouri safe?⌄
Crestwood's violent crime rate was 107 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1377 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crestwood, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Crestwood, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crestwood, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Crestwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $107,169/year. The median home value is $319,600. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crestwood, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Crestwood is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from