Creve Coeur
cityCreve Coeur is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, and part of the Greater St. Louis area. The city had a population of 18,834 in 2020. Known for its blend of residential comfort and commercial activity, Creve Coeur offers a high quality of life with numerous parks, restaurants, and access to the broader St. Louis metropolitan area. Creve Coeur is a key economic hub for technology, life sciences, and medical services in the St. Louis region. It hosts the headquarters of companies like Drury Hotels and major institutions such as Bayer, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and the Bio Research and Development Growth Park. The city's location provides easy access to major transportation routes and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Creve Coeur's name, meaning "broken heart" in French, is derived from Creve Coeur Lake and a local legend. Incorporated in 1949, the city has evolved from a farming community into a thriving suburban center with a strong emphasis on preserving its history and providing a high quality of life for its residents.
Creve Coeur, Missouri
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 29-17272
- Country
- United States
- County
- St. Louis County
- Region
- Greater St. Louis
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- Total Area
- 10.27 sq mi
- Land Area
- 10.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.66194
- Longitude
- -90.44306
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with warm summers and cold winters
- Notable Features
- Creve Coeur Lake
- Neighboring Areas
- Town and Country · Maryland Heights · Olivette · Frontenac · Ladue · Westwood
- Population (2020)
- 18,834
- Est. Population (2026)
- 18,391
- Median Age
- 41.5
- Median Income
- $127,188
- Poverty Rate
- 6.14%
- Family Households
- 59.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 60.6%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 69.24% White, 12.99% Asian, 8.48% Black or African American, 7.54% Two or more races
- Government Type
- Council-City Administrator
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 8 members
- School District
- Ladue School District and Parkway School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Technology · Life Sciences · Health Services · Medical Offices
- Major Employers
- Bayer · Drury Hotels · Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Students
- 6,248
- School Districts
- Ladue School District · Parkway School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Missouri Baptist University · Covenant Theological Seminary
- Transportation
- Interstate 270 · U.S. Route 40 · Olive Boulevard (Route 340)
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Mercy Hospital St. Louis · Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital · Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum (at Creve Coeur Airport, outside city limits)
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Tappmeyer Homestead
- Parks & Trails
- Conway Park
- Incorporated
- 1949
- Named After
- Creve Coeur Lake
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from a farming community and stopping point along Olive Boulevard into a thriving suburban city known for its high quality of life and strong economic base
- Key Events
- Native Americans inhabited the area from 9500 BC to 1800 AD · French explorers settled in the early 18th century · Incorporated in December 1949 · City Charter adopted in 1976