Overview

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 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.

Demographics

People

Total Population27,128
Male Share of the Population49.6%
Female Share of the Population50.4%
Senior Citizens14.7%
Employed Population 16+15,214
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married46.6%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher46.4%
Median Earnings25+$41,757
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$28,199
Median Earnings With High School Degree$28,583

Wealth

Median Family Income$78,008
% Above Poverty Level89.2%
% Below Poverty Level10.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time20 minutes
% Working from Home3.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.8%
% Using Public Transportation1%

Housing

People Living Alone33.5%
Median Gross Rent$1,004
Median House Value$156,900

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)37%
German23.5%
Irish12.2%
English7.3%
Italian4.9%
French Except Basque3.4%
Polish2.1%
Scottish1.4%
Russian1.2%
African1.2%
Bulgarian1%
Dutch0.7%
US/American0.6%
Swedish0.6%
Czech0.5%
Greek0.5%
Swiss0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Jamaican0.4%
West Indian0.4%
Danishn0.4%
Arab0.3%
Ukrainian0.3%
Romanian0.3%
Welsh0.2%
Palestinian0.2%
Nigerian0.2%
Turkish0.1%
Iranian0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Albanian0.1%
Croatian0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Slovene0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Kenyan0.1%
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Maryland Heights Almanac

CategoryValue
CountySt Louis County
Standard Zip Codes63043
Phone Area Codes3,14,636
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude38.72
Approximate Longitude-90.47

Maryland Heights Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationST LOUIS INTL AP
Distance4.3 miles
Jan Temp21 to 38 F
Apr Temp47 to 67 F
Jul Temp71 to 90 F
Oct Temp48 to 68 F
Annual Precip38.7 inches
StationST CHARLES 7 SSW
Distance5.1 miles
Jan Temp17 to 38 F
Apr Temp43 to 66 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp43 to 69 F
Annual Precip38 inches
StationST PETERS 2 SSE
Distance10.4 miles
Jan Temp19 to 38 F
Apr Temp42 to 67 F
Jul Temp68 to 90 F
Oct Temp45 to 70 F
Annual Precip38.2 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Breckenridge Hills4,654$41,150
Creve Coeur18,445$153,500
Edmundson1,067$53,125
Overland15,787$53,979
St. Ann12,853$61,492
St. John6,432$57,893

Maryland Heights Hospitals

Ranken Jordan A Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
(Non-profit)
11365 Dorsett Road
(314) 872-6400

Maryland Heights Public Schools

Mckelvey Elem.
1751 Mckelvey Rd
ZIP: 63043
(314) 415-6500
Primary
Total Enrollment 510
Parkwood Elem.
3199 Parkwood Ln
ZIP: 63043
(314) 213-8015
Primary
Total Enrollment 424
Pattonville Heights Middle
195 Fee Fee Rd
ZIP: 63043
(314) 213-8033
Middle
Total Enrollment 534
Pattonville Sr. High
2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd
ZIP: 63043
(314) 213-8051
High
Total Enrollment 1746
Rose Acres Elem.
2905 Rose Acres Ln
ZIP: 63043
(314) 213-8017
Primary
Total Enrollment 420
Traditional Sch.
102 Fee Fee Rd
ZIP: 63043
(314) 213-8016
Primary
Total Enrollment 407

Maryland Heights Private Schools

Grace Christian Academy
12463 Grace Church Rd
ZIP: 63043
Elementary
Total Enrollment 150
Holy Spirit Catholic School
3120 Parkwood Ln
ZIP: 63043
Elementary
Total Enrollment 150
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