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Chesterfield
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Chesterfield is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 49,645. Chesterfield is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Chesterfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chesterfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Chesterfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chesterfield are highly rated.

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About Chesterfield...
Population
49,645

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$437,000
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,405
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Chesterfield Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    52.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    8.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    10.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    99.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,274
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    141.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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