Buying a Home in Creve Coeur, MO
What it actually costs to buy in this established St. Louis County suburb — real prices, monthly payments, income needed, and the local rules most buyers don’t know. From a local broker, not a national average.
What it costs to buy in Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur’s median sale price is about $466,115 — above the St. Louis County median. Here’s a rough monthly picture at that price:
20% down · 30-yr fixed
What you’d need to afford it
At Creve Coeur’s median, a typical buyer needs roughly $85,000–$95,000 in household income (less with more down, more if you carry other debt). Want to see where your budget actually reaches across St. Louis? Explore the affordability map to compare Creve Coeur with every nearby community.
Creve Coeur by the numbers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
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Living in Creve Coeur: what buyers should know
The feel
Creve Coeur is a central St. Louis County suburb along the Olive Boulevard corridor, home to major medical and research employers, Millennium Park, and quick access to I-270 and Highway 40. Housing is known for mid-century ranches on generous lots, along with condominiums and newer infill homes near the Olive corridor.
Schools
Creve Coeur is served by the Parkway C-2 (portions Ladue) School District. For factual, source-based ratings, review the district’s Missouri DESE report card or its GreatSchools profile as you weigh your budget.
Local rules most buyers miss
No occupancy inspection: Creve Coeur does not require a residential occupancy inspection for the sale or rental of a home or condo, per the city's own guidance. Confirm current requirements with the City of Creve Coeur (314-872-2500).
Property taxes: Missouri assesses homes at 19% of market value, and your bill depends on Creve Coeur’s combined St. Louis County and school-district levies. Taxes are a real line in your payment here — don’t estimate from a national calculator.
Good news: Missouri has no real-estate transfer tax, so that’s one closing cost you won’t pay.
How Creve Coeur compares to nearby communities
Median sale prices for Creve Coeur and its immediate neighbors (Redfin, May 2026):
| Community | Median price |
|---|---|
| Creve Coeur | $466,115 |
| Kirkwood | $467,450 |
| Chesterfield | $604,162 |
| Ballwin | $390,568 |
| Des Peres | $754,821 |
Prefer a different price point? Compare Creve Coeur with the neighbors above, or see them all on the map →.
Buying in Creve Coeur with Better Rate Mortgage
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Sources & disclaimers. Median home prices: Redfin Data Center, 3-month sales-weighted average, as of May 2026. Payment and income figures are illustrative estimates for general education only, assume an illustrative rate and typical St. Louis County tax/insurance, and are not Better Rate Mortgage’s actual rates or a commitment to lend; your terms depend on your application. Confirm occupancy-inspection and permit requirements with your local building department. Reviewed by Sean Zalmanoff, Founder & Chief Loan Officer, Better Rate Mortgage (NMLS #239823). Company NMLS #2401335. Equal Housing Lender. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, © CARTO.
