Creve Coeur is a small town of 4,695 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,958
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Creve Coeur stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Creve Coeur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Creve Coeur city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Creve Coeur's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Creve Coeur costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Creve Coeur, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Creve Coeur's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.8 /100k
Property Crime
705.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Creve Coeur is served primarily by Creve Coeur SD 76.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Creve Coeur, IL
National Avg
School District
Creve Coeur SD 76
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Creve Coeur sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Creve Coeur's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Creve Coeur roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,800 and median rent is $692/month.
Creve Coeur's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 705.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Creve Coeur are operated by Creve Coeur SD 76.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Creve Coeur, IL has a population of 4,695, a median household income of $50,958, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Creve Coeur averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Creve Coeur, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61610.
The population of Creve Coeur, Illinois is 4,695 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Creve Coeur: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $83,800, median household income $50,958, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Creve Coeur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
