Crestwood is a somewhat small city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 12,221 people and five associated neighborhoods, Crestwood is the 67th largest community in Missouri.

Crestwood real estate is some of the most expensive in Missouri, although Crestwood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Crestwood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Crestwood is also a city of artists. Crestwood has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Crestwood’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Crestwood telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.37% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Crestwood is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Crestwood is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Crestwood a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Crestwood has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Crestwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Crestwood doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Crestwood. 56.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Crestwood in 2022 was $48,384, which is wealthy relative to Missouri and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $193,536 for a family of four.

The people who call Crestwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Crestwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Crestwood include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Crestwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Russian.