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Creve Coeur, MO


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Creve Coeur, Missouri

Introduction to Creve Coeur, Missouri

Creve Coeur, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 8 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Creve Coeur has a population of 16,500.

Creve Coeur History

Creve Coeur was originally a stage-coach stop along Olive Boulevard. The city was named after the Creve Coeur Lake. The lake derived its name from a French term meaning “broken heart.” The Olive Street Road, now known as Olive Boulevard, led to the gradual growth of the unincorporated community of Creve Coeur. The city has preserved its history in the form of several 200-year-old cabins off Highway 270, including Clester and Hackmann cabins. Creve Coeur was incorporated in December 1949.

Creve Coeur and nearby Attractions

  • Shaw Park Aquatic Center
  • Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
  • St. Louis Zoo
  • Saint Louis Art Museum
  • Magic House, Saint Louis Children's Museum
  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Creve Coeur

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Creve Coeur Golf Club. The Museum of Transportation, the Saint Louis Holocaust Museum and the Saint Louis Art Museum are all accessible from Creve Coeur. Babler State Park and Castlewood State Park are searby as well. Hiking, camping, fishing and boating can be enjoyed at the Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area-Madison.

Creve Coeur Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.

Creve Coeur Higher Education

Neaby colleges and universities include Fontbonne University, Saint Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Webster University and Lindenwood University.

High Points

Creve Coeur strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCreve Coeur Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCreve Coeur Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCreve Coeur College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCreve Coeur Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Creve Coeur People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Creve Coeur Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Creve Coeur Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Creve Coeur Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Creve Coeur, MO

Comparing Creve Coeur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime88

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