Chesterfield, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 47,402 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Chesterfield is located along the Missouri River, about 25 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.
Cultural Attractions
Chesterfield Commons is known as the longest outdoor strip mall in America. When finished, it will be over 2 million square feet and 1.5 miles long.
Recreation
Faust Park offers visitors recreational activities, as well as educational programming. A historic 19th century village and Thornhill Mansion are on the park grounds.
Historical
Chesterfield emerged from a collection of older communities in the surrounding area, some dating to the early 1880s.
Economy
Chesterfield, one of the wealthiest suburbs in the region, is optimistic about continuing growth of its economy, which nourishes 2,000 businesses employing 30,000 workers.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 31.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 95 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 35 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 175 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $121,881 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $86,449 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $67,500 |
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