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Maryland heights, MO

Maryland heights, MO.

Population: 21,924 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Maryland heights, MO is $266,300 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,050 after a median 5.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,406/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,300

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

5.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,300
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$266,300
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,050
Median list price
$279,950
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
5.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,406/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
PARKWAY C-2, PATTONVILLE R-III
Schools include
MCKELVEY INTERMEDIATE, PARKWOOD ELEM., PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE, TRADITIONAL SCH., ROSE ACRES ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Westlake Landfill (2.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
357
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
168,451
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
110,258

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (14 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Creve Coeur Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
RANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL, MARYLAND HEIGHTS CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,472 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,970
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
87.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
198,247
Average weekly wage
$1,480
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
517

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Maryland heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$266,300$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$280,050$249,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,406/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,970$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Maryland heights, MO?
$266,300.
What is the median sale price in Maryland heights, MO?
$280,050.
How long do homes take to sell in Maryland heights, MO?
Median days on market: 5.5 days.
What is typical rent in Maryland heights, MO?
Typical rent: $1,406/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Maryland heights, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Maryland heights, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Maryland heights, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Maryland heights, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Maryland heights, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Westlake Landfill, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Maryland heights, MO?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Maryland heights, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Maryland heights, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Maryland heights, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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