Moving to
Maryland Heights.

$1,312/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,312 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $227,000. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

3.5% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.5%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

218 violent crimes per 100k

Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.

21 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 21.4 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 23% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits.

51% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

6 public schools inside the boundary

There are 6 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (13 miles away). There are 6 national parks and sites within a day's drive.