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Creve Coeur.
About
Life in Creve Coeur
This affluent suburb of St. Louis is a place where you'll find serious money and serious stability—median household income hovers around $119,000, and the poverty rate sits at just 2.1%, which tells you something about who's choosing to plant roots here. The job market is genuinely solid; Creve Coeur has become a hub for technology, life sciences, and biotech in the region, with major employers like Bayer, Drury Hotels, and some of the top IT consulting firms in St.
Creve Coeur at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Creve Coeur: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Creve Coeur, the largest foreign-born group is from India (29.9%), and 4.0% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
25.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 57% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Creve Coeur
In Creve Coeur, rent runs 57% above the MO average, and home values are 167% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,937
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $616,827 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Creve Coeur and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Creve Coeur, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Creve Coeur: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Creve Coeur is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Creve Coeur 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
Commute18.5 min avg
How Creve Coeur residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Creve Coeur, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Creve Coeur runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
238.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,408.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur, 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
Creve Coeur is about 2% 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 11 miles from Creve Coeur) 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 (11 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Creve Coeur has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
8.1"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.56" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.19" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 4.59" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.22" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.28" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Mercy Hospital St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Saint Louis
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Chesterfield
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Childrens · 3.6 mi away · Maryland Heights
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.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 70.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Creve Coeur
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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
3.6 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 · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (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)
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
10.1 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, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
14 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayCities Near Creve Coeur
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Creve Coeur FAQ
Is Creve Coeur, Missouri affordable?⌄
Creve Coeur's median rent is $1,622/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $127,188/year. Median home value is $614,000.
Is Creve Coeur, Missouri safe?⌄
Creve Coeur's violent crime rate was 238 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1408 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Creve Coeur, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Creve Coeur, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Creve Coeur, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Creve Coeur is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,622/month and median household income is $127,188/year. The median home value is $614,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Creve Coeur, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Creve Coeur is 19 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