Crestwood is a somewhat small city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 6,493 people and three associated neighborhoods, Crestwood is the 75th largest community in Kentucky. Much of the housing stock in Crestwood was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Crestwood economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Crestwood, where the median household income is $108,046.00.

Crestwood real estate is some of the most expensive in Kentucky, although Crestwood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

A relatively large number of people in Crestwood telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.80% 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.

Because of many things, Crestwood is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Crestwood really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Crestwood perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

As is often the case in a small city, Crestwood doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Crestwood ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Crestwood, 47.07% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Crestwood in 2022 was $59,068, which is wealthy relative to Kentucky and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $236,272 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, English, Irish, Scottish, and British.

The most common language spoken in Crestwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.