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Introduction to Crestwood, Missouri
Crestwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 7 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Crestwood has a population of 11,863.
Crestwood History
Crestwood is located in St. Louis County, which was established in 1812 and was named in honor of the King of France, Saint Louis. The city is a part of the Greater St. Louis Statistical Area. The fire department of the city was organized in 1954. Crestwood adopted its City Charter in 1995.
Crestwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Crestwood
While in Crestwood one can visit the Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Zoo. The Missouri Historical Society Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, and Saint Louis Art Museum are also close by. The Crestview Shopping Center and Hillside Village Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers. One can also spend their leisure at the Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Castlewood State Park, and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Crestwood Transportation
Lambert - St Louis International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.
Crestwood Higher Education
Webster University, Washington University, and Saint Louis Community College - Meramec are nearby.
Crestwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Comparing Crestwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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