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Maryland Heights, Missouri

Introduction to Maryland Heights, Missouri

Maryland Heights, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 5 miles SE of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and is 9 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Maryland Heights has a population of 25,756.

Maryland Heights History

Maryland Heights is located in St. Louis County, which was founded in 1812 and was named in honor of Saint Louis, the King of France. The City of Maryland Heights was officially incorporated in 1985 and Mark M. Levin was appointed as the first City Administrator. It was named after the State of Maryland.

Maryland Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Saint Louis Holocaust Museum
  • Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Chatillon - Demenil Mansion
  • Mississippi River State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Jefferson Barracks Historical Park

Things To Do In Maryland Heights

Maryland Heights is home to Creve Coeur County Park. Facilities for boating and fishing are offered by Creve Coeur Lake. One can visit the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area, Castlewood State Park, Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Frank Holten State Recreation Area. It is also worth taking a look around the Ulysses S. Grant Farm, Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, and Scott Joplin House State Historic Site.

Maryland Heights Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is close by.

Maryland Heights Higher Education

Maryville University of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College - Meramec, and Washington University offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMaryland Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMaryland Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMaryland Heights Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Maryland Heights College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Maryland Heights Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Maryland Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Maryland Heights Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Maryland Heights Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Maryland Heights Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Maryland Heights, MO

Comparing Maryland Heights 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use49
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Rents51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime64

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