Maryland Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
27,981 Population 1,279/sq mi density
$86,485 Median Income $45,458 per capita
$215,300 Home Value $264,493 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
168 Violent Crime/100K 1,353 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,485 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Maryland Heights, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,485
15% above
$45,458 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
24% below
Zillow: $264,493
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
5% above
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
56% below
1,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Maryland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maryland Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
76%
Rent
105%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maryland Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maryland Heights residents earn a median household income of $86,485 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maryland Heights is $215,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,493. Median rent is $1,217/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Maryland Heights reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,353/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.

Education

51.0% of adults in Maryland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maryland Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population27,981
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born22.9%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,485
Per Capita$45,458
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,300
Rent$1,217
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$264,493
Housing Units13,136
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

F
Violent168/100K
Property1,353/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault110/100K
Burglary121/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation541 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.8%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Maryland Heights was built in 1974.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (4 miles).
9.3% of the population has a disability.
22.9% of residents are foreign-born.