Crestwood is a small town of 6,175 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $110,147
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crestwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crestwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crestwood 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: 94.0
Crestwood's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crestwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crestwood, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$335,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,093
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$110,147
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crestwood's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
50.9 /100k
Property Crime
693.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crestwood is served primarily by Oldham County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crestwood, KY
National Avg
School District
Oldham County
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crestwood sees average highs of 40.6°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Crestwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crestwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $335,700 and median rent is $1,093/month.
Crestwood's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 693.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crestwood are operated by Oldham County.
The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 49.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crestwood, KY has a population of 6,175, a median household income of $110,147, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Crestwood averages 40.6°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crestwood, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40014.
The population of Crestwood, Kentucky is 6,175 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crestwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $335,700, median household income $110,147, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crestwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
