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Maryland Heights, MO

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population27,981
Foreign Born15.0%
Population Density1,279people per mi²
Median Age34.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

93/100

7% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Maryland Heights, Missouri

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$37k
Comfortable $42k$61k
Luxury $115k+$178k+
Elite (Top 5%) $135k+$209k+
Affordability Ratio

141%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
13
Negative
10

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

2.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.8mi

Airport

Depaul Health Center Heliport

2.6mi

Post Office

USPS — St. Louis, MO

11.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 8.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 1.4 mi
Marina1Nearest 2.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 3.6 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 2.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$86k+5.2%
15% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$467k
29% below US avg
College Educated
51.0%
46% above US avg
WFH
19.9%
39% above US avg
Homeownership
57.6%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$215k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−26.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+7.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.22 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.74 / 1k Residents46% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−60.7%
Burglary
1.38 / 1k Residents38% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.30 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.33 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+29Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Maryland Heights, Missouri
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season195 days277 frost-free
Annual Rainfall58.2"
Elevation541 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,279/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHeat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 522 mi · coast 568 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$752.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySt. Louis302k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital95 miJefferson City, MO
Nearest Prison14 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:38:39.000Z

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