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Creve Coeur, MO


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Creve Coeur, Missouri

Creve Coeur, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 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.

The People and Families of Creve Coeur

In Creve Coeur, about 62% of adults are married.

Creve Coeur benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creve Coeur had a median family income of $99,100. Creve Coeur is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur 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.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Creve Coeur ($22,700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Creve Coeur are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Creve Coeur Housing

About 71% of housing units in Creve Coeur are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. People in Creve Coeur pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Creve Coeur, 91% of commuters drive to work.

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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