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Chesterfield, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 9 miles SW of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and 16 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Chesterfield has a population of 46,802.
In Chesterfield, about 67% of adults are married. Chesterfield is considered a city for married couples and families.
In 2000, Chesterfield had a median family income of $102,987. Chesterfield is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Chesterfield finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Chesterfield is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Chesterfield ($230,855). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 78% of housing units in Chesterfield are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Chesterfield pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Chesterfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Chesterfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Chesterfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Chesterfield colleges • Chesterfield travel • Chesterfield mortgages and property.
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