Pros and Cons of Living in Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur's core trade-off pairs real, established affluence, a top-rated school district, and a distinctive lake-recreation amenity against a substantial housing-cost and property-tax premium.

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Pro: a distinctive lake anchor and a top-rated school district

Creve Coeur Lake's real 1904 Olympics rowing history and the consistently top-rated Parkway School District give the city a genuinely distinct identity within this batch.

Pro: a real, substantial biotech/agtech employer base

Bayer Crop Science's North American headquarters anchors real, substantial local employment, backed by a real $100 million further investment commitment.

Con: Missouri's highest county property tax rate

St. Louis County's effective property tax rate (1.20%-1.36%) ranks highest of Missouri's 115 counties, layered onto Creve Coeur's already well-above-average home values.

Con: a real, disclosed crime-rate tension

Creve Coeur's crime rate runs below the national average but higher than roughly 81% of Missouri's own towns on a relative measure.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.