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Chesterfield, MO

Founded 1837St. Louis CountyElev. 146 m
Population
49,591
Median home
$458,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Chesterfield

Chesterfield is home to roughly 49,591 residents. Chesterfield was founded in 1837 and sits in St. Louis County. The median age is 46.9 and the median household income is $133,380. Homes carry a median value of $458,000, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.5%). Around 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
49,591
Median age
46.9
Median household income
$133,380
Per-capita income
$77,646
Poverty rate
3.3%
High-school grad or higher
98%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
24.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black3.3%
Asian13.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts70%
Sales & office16.4%
Service6.3%
Production, transportation & material moving5.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$458,000
Median gross rent
$1,553/mo
Owner-occupied
78.4%
Median year built
1982
Households
20,704
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Chesterfield has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading71%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BABLER LODGEHighGrades 6–12
CENTRAL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MARQUETTE SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
WEST MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CHESTERFIELD ELEM.Elementary
GREEN TRAILS ELEM.Elementary
HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEM.Elementary
KEHRS MILL ELEM.Elementary
RIVER BEND ELEM.Elementary
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEM.Elementary
WILD HORSE ELEM.Elementary
EARLY CHILDHOODGrades -1–-1
ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED.Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime82% below national
Chesterfield71
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Chesterfield1,200
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chesterfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chesterfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · St. Louis County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chesterfield is in St. Louis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chesterfield was founded in 1837 and sits in St. Louis County. Elevation ~146 m.

Map of Chesterfield
Chesterfield, MO
Where Chesterfield is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's SummitChesterfield
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Farmers State Bank of ChesterfieldOld Stone ChurchThornhillBurkhardt Historic District
Notable people from Chesterfield
Clayton KellerRobbie DaymondLuke KuninJeremy MaclinEmily SissonTravis TurnbullScott Van SlykeSteven OleksyMichael DaviesJeff LoVecchio
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Nearby cities
Ballwin (5 mi)Manchester (6 mi)Wildwood (7 mi)Maryland Heights (7 mi)Creve Coeur (7 mi)St. Peters (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Chesterfield, MO (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chesterfield, Missouri.

Richard Lee Wright, 43
Chesterfield · 63017
AKA Richard L Wright, Richard Null Wright
Michael David Williams, 47
Chesterfield · 63005
AKA Michael Null Willimas, Michael D Willimas
Monqualos Terrell Walker, 50
Chesterfield · 63017
AKA Monqualos Null Walker, Monqualous Null Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chesterfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Chesterfield, Missouri?
Chesterfield has a population of about 49,591, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chesterfield?
The median home value in Chesterfield is $458,000, and the median gross rent is $1,553/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chesterfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Chesterfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 71 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chesterfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Louis County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chesterfield?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Chesterfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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