Creve Coeur, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 16,575
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income High

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

K–12

Elementary schools:
7
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
16
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
17

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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

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
12

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