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Is Chesterfield a Good Place to Live? Chesterfield, Missouri: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Chesterfield ranks #56 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #12 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.9%, #12 of 208) and high household income ($133,037, #13 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($472,500, #178 of 208) and high rents ($1,644/mo, #173 of 208).
Chesterfield by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Chesterfield's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,644/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $576,404, 2.2 times the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
| Measure | Chesterfield | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 95.1#439 of 1,308 | 90.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $576,404#916 of 1,187 | $267,879 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,767/mo#561 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $472,500#934 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,644/mo#820 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.6x#435 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 14.8%#59 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Chesterfield housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Chesterfield is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro.
Missouri housing market →Is Chesterfield safe?
Chesterfield recorded 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 328 and 71% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #176 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #41 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chesterfield Police Department. Property crime runs 908 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Chesterfield | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 120#176 of 1,085 | 418 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 908#178 of 1,085 | 1,644 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Chesterfield?
The median household in Chesterfield earns $133,037, 60% above the US figure of $83,163 and 86% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Chesterfield | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $133,037#97 of 1,312 | $71,589 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 3.9%#43 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Chesterfield?
The median resident of Chesterfield is 47.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 72.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #32 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 47.2 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 72.5%#32 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 77.6% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Chesterfield's schools and health?
Chesterfield's 12 public schools graduate 93.7% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 15.1 students per teacher and $13,369 spent per pupil. 24.6% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Chesterfield | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 93.7%#150 of 1,063 | 89.8% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.1#478 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,369#784 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 24.6%#128 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 12%#18 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 4.3%#24 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,543 students are enrolled in Chesterfield's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Chesterfield?
The average commute in Chesterfield is 21.6 minutes (Missouri 24); 0.1% of workers take transit and 26.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Chesterfield scores 9.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #750 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.8°F and winters 34.4°F, with 39.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Chesterfield | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 21.6 min#474 of 1,312 | 24 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.1%#63 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 67.3% | 74.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 1% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 26.6% | 11.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.5#750 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 22 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 46.5 | 25.8 | 2 |
| Mar | 57.4 | 34.4 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 68.4 | 44.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 77.2 | 54.9 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 85.7 | 63.9 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 89.5 | 68 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 88.1 | 65.7 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 80.9 | 56.5 | 3 |
| Oct | 69.5 | 45.1 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 56.2 | 34.4 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 45.1 | 26.4 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Louis Spirit Of St Louis Airport.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 56.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 76.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 34.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 39.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Louis Spirit Of St Louis Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Chesterfield?
St. Louis County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 6 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Louis County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 55% of US counties.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 6#761 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.16%#743 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Louis County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Louis County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.031% | 88% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0014% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.09% | 60% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.005% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Chesterfield compare with similar-size cities?
Chesterfield is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #12 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,574.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Covina, CAPop. 49,888 | #676 | 55.5 | $98,671 | $1,931/mo | 285 | 31 min |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #29 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| McLean, VAPop. 49,627 | #21 | 72.6 | $250,001 | $3,422/mo | no data | 28.1 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #39 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 | 23.2 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Chesterfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
Chesterfield ranks #1 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 70.5 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 86% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 71% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.2 times the typical Missouri home.
| City | Rank in MO | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #1 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 |
| Wildwood, MOPop. 35,133 | #2 | 67.6 | $161,060 | $1,661/mo | no data |
| O'Fallon, MOPop. 93,801 | #3 | 67.0 | $110,443 | $1,443/mo | 97 |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #4 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #5 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 |
| St. Peters, MOPop. 59,092 | #6 | 63.9 | $91,637 | $1,321/mo | 172 |
| University City, MOPop. 34,685 | #7 | 63.2 | $80,694 | $1,319/mo | 319 |
| St. Charles, MOPop. 71,508 | #8 | 63.0 | $85,937 | $1,251/mo | 184 |
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #9 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data |
| Blue Springs, MOPop. 59,965 | #10 | 61.0 | $88,920 | $1,277/mo | 228 |
| Columbia, MOPop. 128,548 | #11 | 57.8 | $66,498 | $1,097/mo | 359 |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #12 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 |
| Jefferson City, MOPop. 42,488 | #13 | 56.4 | $66,371 | $802/mo | 348 |
| Independence, MOPop. 121,740 | #14 | 50.8 | $60,339 | $1,109/mo | 560 |
| Kansas City, MOPop. 510,612 | #15 | 50.3 | $69,166 | $1,238/mo | 1,376 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #16 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #17 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #18 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 |
| Springfield, MOPop. 169,954 | #19 | 46.4 | $49,311 | $964/mo | 1,233 |
| St. Louis, MOPop. 288,512 | #20 | 45.0 | $56,160 | $997/mo | 1,230 |
All 20 Missouri cities we track, by overall score. Missouri statewide: median income $71,589, violent crime 417.8 per 100,000.
How is Chesterfield's score calculated?
Chesterfield scores 70.5 out of 100, #56 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Missouri's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Chesterfield. Similar-size median 52.9.
80.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Chesterfield's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
92.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Chesterfield. Similar-size median 52.2.
80.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Chesterfield's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
63.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Chesterfield's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
60.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Chesterfield. Similar-size median 46.7.
91.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Chesterfield. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Chesterfield. Similar-size median 47.3.
61.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Chesterfield's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
44.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
49.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Chesterfield's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Chesterfield has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Chesterfield
Is Chesterfield, MO a good place to live?
Chesterfield ranks #56 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #12 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.9%, #12 of 208) and high household income ($133,037, #13 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($472,500, #178 of 208) and high rents ($1,644/mo, #173 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,644/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $576,404, 2.2 times the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
What is the crime rate in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield recorded 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 328 and 71% below Missouri's 418. That ranks #176 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #41 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chesterfield Police Department. Property crime runs 908 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Chesterfield?
The median household in Chesterfield earns $133,037, 60% above the US figure of $83,163 and 86% above Missouri ($71,589). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Chesterfield?
Median rent in Chesterfield is $1,644/mo (Census), #820 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,767/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 14.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The typical home value in Chesterfield is $576,404, up 3.7% in a year, against $267,879 for Missouri and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $472,500.
How are the public schools in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield's 12 public schools graduate 93.7% of students in four years (Missouri 89.8%), with 15.1 students per teacher and $13,369 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Chesterfield?
The average commute is 21.6 minutes, #474 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24 minutes across Missouri. 2.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield averages 56.1°F over the year, 76.8°F in summer and 34.4°F in winter, with 39.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Chesterfield walkable?
Chesterfield scores 9.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #750 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Chesterfield at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Chesterfield?
St. Louis County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 6 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Louis County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 55% of US counties.
Who lives in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has 49,574 residents. The median resident of Chesterfield is 47.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 72.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #32 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Chesterfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
Chesterfield ranks #1 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 70.5 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 86% above the Missouri median. Violent crime is 71% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.2 times the typical Missouri home.
What cities are similar in size to Chesterfield?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Chesterfield's population of 49,574 are Covina, CA (#676 overall), Tamiami, FL (#1083 overall), North Bethesda, MD (#29 overall), Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall), and McLean, VA (#21 overall). Chesterfield is #56.