Geography
Fifteen miles west of St. Louis, Creve Coeur sits along the east side of the Missouri River.
Cultural Attractions
Creve Coeur is 15 minutes from Chesterfield Commons, the largest strip mall in the nation, with nearly two million square feet of retail space.
Recreation
Creve Coeur County Park includes a picnic area, archery course, tennis courts and a 320-acre lake.
Economy
With easy access to the metropolitan area via I-270 and I-64, Creve Coeur has established itself as a consistently successful suburb of St. Louis, with a booming commercial sector.
Fun Fact
The city's name means "broken heart" in French.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 16,575
- Population under 55:
- 63.2%
- Population over 55:
- 36.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- St. Louis
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 89°F July High, 16°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $73,666
- Median home price:
- $290,000
- Average property tax:
- $3,661
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.9%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 16
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 17
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 40/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 50/3
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 12
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