Maryland Heights, Missouri
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 18% for broadband access
- bottom 10% for property crime
Maryland Heights is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and commute time. It rates lower on comfortable days and property crime.
Official websitemarylandheights.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.4 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 26% of US places
Home Value$200k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 28% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.33%better than 33% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.80%better than 37% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 60% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.3 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.1 inbetter than 63% of US places
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 25% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.5better than 42% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 68% of US places
School Quality56.7better than 48% of US places
Violent Crime953/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime2677/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population28,09995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1843rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.4%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.1%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)18.7%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.8%better than 82% of US places
Amenities Nearby67.26better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maryland Heights an affordable place to live?
- Maryland Heights is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Maryland Heights?
- The median home value in Maryland Heights is $200k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Maryland Heights?
- Median household income in Maryland Heights is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Maryland Heights?
- Median gross rent in Maryland Heights is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Maryland Heights safe?
- Maryland Heights is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 953/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 2677/100k.
- What is the weather like in Maryland Heights?
- Maryland Heights averages 80°F in July and 32°F in January, with 42.3 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Maryland Heights?
- Public-school quality in Maryland Heights is about average, scoring better than 48% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Maryland Heights?
- The average one-way commute in Maryland Heights is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)