Creve Coeur, Missouri
Science, Hospitality, and a Legendary Lake.
An inner St. Louis County city named for Creve Coeur Lake, home to Bayer’s North American operations, Drury Hotels’ headquarters, and the 39 North Agtech Innovation District.
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The Community
Life in Creve Coeur
A heartbreak legend, an Olympic lake, and a corporate address all in one inner-county city.
Parks & Recreation
An Olympic Rowing Venue, Just Over the City Line
Creve Coeur Lake hosted the rowing competition of the 1904 Summer Olympics, and the lake and its surrounding 2,145-acre park — now part of neighboring Maryland Heights, but the city’s namesake and recreational anchor — still draw rowers, sailors, and anglers along its paved shoreline trail, minutes from downtown Creve Coeur.
History & Character
A City Named for a Broken Heart
Creve Coeur — French for “heartbreak” — takes its name from local legend about the shape of Creve Coeur Lake. Incorporated in 1949, the city grew as a stopping point along Olive Boulevard between University City and the lake.
Local Business & Economy
Headquarters Address for Bayer and Drury Hotels
Creve Coeur is home to Bayer’s North American operations (formerly Monsanto’s headquarters), Drury Hotels’ corporate headquarters, and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, anchoring the 39 North Agtech Innovation District.
Schools
Parkway and Ladue, with Colleges Close By
Schools are split between the Parkway School District in western Creve Coeur and the Ladue School District to the east, and Missouri Baptist University and Covenant Theological Seminary are both located within city limits.
Get Oriented
Get to Know Creve Coeur
From Creve Coeur Lake to the 39 North Agtech Innovation District and Olive Boulevard.
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
A 2,145-acre county park and the venue for rowing at the 1904 Summer Olympics, bordering the city.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
A nonprofit plant science research institute anchoring the 39 North Agtech Innovation District.
Dielmann Recreation Complex
A city-run complex with a 9-hole golf course and an ice arena.
Missouri Baptist University
A private university located within Creve Coeur city limits, along with Covenant Theological Seminary.
Parkway & Ladue School Districts
Schools split between Parkway in the western portion of the city and Ladue in the east.
Olive Boulevard
The city’s original commercial corridor, long a stopping point between University City and Creve Coeur Lake.
Conway Park
Home to cabins more than 200 years old, among the oldest structures in the area.
Bayer & Drury Hotels Headquarters
Corporate home to Bayer’s North American crop science operations and Drury Hotels.
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Under $350,000
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$350,000–$550,000
Established Ranches & Traditional Homes
Established ranches and traditional resales are useful starting points across Creve Coeur’s residential neighborhoods. Compare original interiors with renovated examples and distinguish main-floor space from lower-level finishes.
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$550,000–$850,000
Updated Homes & Larger Layouts
Larger traditional houses, more extensive renovations and some newer construction broaden the Creve Coeur comparison. Floor plans and lot settings vary across the city’s established streets and infill locations.
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$850,000+
Custom Construction & Distinctive Homes
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By the Numbers
Creve Coeur Market Snapshot
$606,211
Median sale price
(+18.3% YoY)
21 days
Median days on market
$201
Median price per sq. ft.
100.7%
Average sale-to-list ratio
Source: Redfin, September 2026 (all home types); checked October 29, 2026. Median sale price, days on market and price per sq. ft. reflect the three-month period ending September 2026; sale-to-list is Redfin’s September 2026 average ratio. View current figures. These citywide figures are not an individual property valuation.
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What is the median home price in Creve Coeur, MO?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $606,211 for the three-month period ending September 2026 (checked October 29, 2026). Individual properties vary by location, condition, size and housing type; use the live price-range searches above for current availability.
What is Creve Coeur known for?
Creve Coeur is known for Creve Coeur Lake, the rowing venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics; as the home of Bayer’s North American operations (formerly Monsanto’s headquarters); and as the corporate headquarters of Drury Hotels.
What school district serves Creve Coeur, MO?
Creve Coeur is split primarily between the Parkway School District in the western portion of the city and the Ladue School District in the east, with a small northeast portion in the Pattonville School District.
Is Creve Coeur, MO a good place to live?
Creve Coeur is an inner St. Louis County city of about 18,800 residents with a AAA bond rating — one of only four cities in Missouri with that rating — and median household income above $94,000.
How big is Creve Coeur, Missouri?
Creve Coeur covers about 10.27 square miles and had a population of 18,834 at the 2020 census.
Why is it called Creve Coeur?
Creve Coeur is French for “heartbreak.” Local legend ties the name to the shape of Creve Coeur Lake, said to have formed into a broken heart after a story of unrequited love.
