Living in Creve Coeur, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Creve Coeur · Census data 2020–2024
Creve Coeur has 4,621 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $47,993 (42% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $85,500, the median rent is $883/month.
Creve Coeur at a glance
- Population
- 4,621
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,993State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $85,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Creve Coeur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Creve Coeur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Creve Coeur the median home value is $85,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,061 a month in housing costs.
Creve Coeur median household income
The median household income in Creve Coeur is $47,993 and the income per person is $29,432. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Creve Coeur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,785
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.89
Creve Coeur demographics
- Population
- 4,621
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 2,447
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Creve Coeur ›
Education in Creve Coeur
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Creve Coeur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Creve Coeur
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Creve Coeur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| West Peoria | 4,238 | $66,098 | $93,900 | $1,199 |
| Bellevue | 2,106 | $60,987 | $121,300 | $943 |
| Pekin | 31,781 | $60,790 | $120,700 | $819 |
| Norwood | 532 | $69,583 | $97,000 | $975 |
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What is the median household income in Creve Coeur, IL?
The median household income in Creve Coeur is $47,993, 42% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Creve Coeur?
The median home value in Creve Coeur is $85,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Creve Coeur?
The median gross rent in Creve Coeur is $883 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Creve Coeur, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Creve Coeur?
The median age in Creve Coeur is 38.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Creve Coeur?
The average commute to work in Creve Coeur is 16 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Creve Coeur?
The unemployment rate in Creve Coeur is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Creve Coeur?
12.6% of adults in Creve Coeur have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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