City safety & data profile

Maryland HeightsMO

Maryland Heights, MO is a 27K-resident city in St. Louis County with a median household income of $86,436.

St. Louis County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Maryland Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Maryland Heights has a population larger than 59% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $227,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

27K
Population
Top 41%
By size
$86,436
Median income
$227,000
Median home
4.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Maryland Heights

Maryland Heights posts a median household income higher than 57% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Maryland Heights area.

Top 43%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Maryland Heights

Where Maryland Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$86,436 Top 43% higher than 57% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Maryland Heights, MO beyond the headline numbers

Maryland Heights sits inside St. Louis County, Missouri, at roughly 38.71°N, -90.43°W. Population 27,389, $86,436 median household income. Median home value $227,000, median rent $1,312. Poverty rate 4.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Maryland Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 32.6%, then high blood pressure at 30.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Maryland Heights, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Maryland Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,389
Maryland Heights
Median Income
$86,436
+27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$227,000
Near average
Median Age
35.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Louis County) - Maryland Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
996K-0%
Median Income
$82,936+41%
Median Home Value
$276,800+59%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-10%
Unemployment
4.3%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Maryland Heights, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
Poverty Rate
4.7% -67% vs avg
Unemployment 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 51.2%
Work From Home 23.2%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 57.4%
African American 13.4%
Asian 19.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.6%
Obesity
27.9%
Physical Inactivity
23.1%
Binge Drinking
17.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Current Smoking
12.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.1%
Current Asthma
10%
Diabetes
9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.9%
Annual Checkup 76.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.7%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Maryland Heights, MO? ▼
Maryland Heights, MO has a population of 27,389 people, located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Maryland Heights? ▼
The median household income in Maryland Heights, MO is $86,436 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.7%.
What is the median home value in Maryland Heights? ▼
The median home value in Maryland Heights, MO is $227,000. Median rent is $1,312/month.
What are the top health concerns in Maryland Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Maryland Heights include Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.6%), Obesity (27.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Maryland Heights? ▼
Maryland Heights has 2 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Maryland Heights? ▼
The median age in Maryland Heights, MO is 35.6 years. 51.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Maryland Heights, MO is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. With a population of 27K and a $86,436 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Maryland Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Maryland Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Maryland Heights area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Louis County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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