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Maplewood, Missouri

Introduction to Maplewood, Missouri

Maplewood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 2 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is part of the Saint Louis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 9,228 people live in Maplewood.

Maplewood History

Maplewood was established in the early 20th century. It was permanently settled in 1848, when James Sutton built a log cabin in this area. The city adopted its present name in the 1890s. The city was incorporated in May 1908. Maplewood was originally established as a bedroom community. The city is located in St. Louis County, which was founded in 1812.

Maplewood and nearby Attractions

  • St Louis Zoo
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Shaw Park Aquatic Center
  • City Museum
  • Saint Louis Holocaust Museum
  • Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Things To Do In Maplewood

While in Maplewood, one can visit the Deer Creek Park, Wydown Park, Maplewood Elementary Playground, Concordia Park, and Francis Park. The Shaw Park Aquatic Center and St Louis Zoo are also nearby. One can plan a trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis Holocaust Museum. Maplewood also provides easy access to Magic House, Saint Louis Children's Museum, Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, and Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.

Maplewood Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.

Maplewood Higher Education

Webster University, Saint Louis Community College - Forest Park, and Washington University are some of the nearest universities and colleges.

High Points

Maplewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyMaplewood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Maplewood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Maplewood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Maplewood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Maplewood Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Maplewood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Maplewood, MO

Comparing Maplewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime44

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