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Maryland Heights.
About
Life in Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights sits in that sweet spot for people who want suburban comfort without total isolation from the city—you're about 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis depending on traffic. The median household income hovers around $86,500 with home values in the $227,000 range, so it's more affordable than many suburban alternatives while still offering solid stability.
Maryland Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
23.9%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Maryland Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maryland Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from India (54.4%), and 10.2% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.3%
of households
Married Couples
41.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Maryland Heights
In Maryland Heights, rent runs 27% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,942
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $261,902 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below MO average
Unemployment in Maryland Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maryland Heights is 0.5 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maryland Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute21.4 min avg
How Maryland Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maryland Heights, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maryland Heights runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,108
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maryland Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Maryland Heights, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Maryland Heights is about 3% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Maryland Heights) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (14 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maryland Heights has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
8.1"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.56" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.19" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 4.59" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.22" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.28" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Childrens
Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Creve Coeur
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Bridgeton
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Saint Charles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 51.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Maryland Heights
Chamberlain University-Missouri
Private for-profit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 62% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis
Private for-profit · 4-year · 131 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
5.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maryland Heights
Maryland Heights has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
17 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayCities Near Maryland Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maryland Heights FAQ
Is Maryland Heights, Missouri affordable?⌄
Maryland Heights's median rent is $1,312/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,436/year. Median home value is $227,000.
Is Maryland Heights, Missouri safe?⌄
Maryland Heights's violent crime rate was 218 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1108 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maryland Heights, Missouri?⌄
Maryland Heights has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maryland Heights, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Maryland Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,312/month and median household income is $86,436/year. The median home value is $227,000. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maryland Heights, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Maryland Heights is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from