Crestwood is a medium-sized city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 12,175 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 people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Crestwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Crestwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Being a small city, Crestwood does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

If knowledge is power, Crestwood is a pretty powerful place. 56.58% of the adults in Crestwood have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

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.