Median owner-occupied home value
$237,000
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
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Moving to Maplewood
Walkable inner-ring city · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA compact inner-ring city with a genuine downtown, older housing, and unusually easy access to both city and county.
The short version
Maplewood pairs a walkable commercial core with small lots, older homes, apartments, and a central location. Its renter-heavy housing mix and compact footprint distinguish it from nearby owner-oriented suburbs.
What stands out
Maplewood is one of the metro's most compact municipalities. Manchester Road and Sutton Boulevard form an active restaurant and retail district, while residential streets contain older detached homes, duplexes and small apartment buildings. The location makes trips toward the city, Clayton and central county relatively direct. The tradeoffs are smaller lots, older-building maintenance, limited off-street parking in some areas and housing costs that can vary sharply by block and property type.
The essentials
At a glance
The local picture
A feel for Maplewood
These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.
Local snapshot
Best for & local character
People wanting a real walkable commercial districtRenters seeking a central inner-ring locationBuyers comfortable with older housing and smaller lotsWalkableHistoricMain streetInner-ringRestaurants
Highlights
- 2025 population estimate: 8,033
- 39.8% owner-occupied housing rate
- $237,000 median owner-occupied value
- 18.0-minute mean commute
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability84
Transit62
School context58
Nightlife & dining82
Parks & outdoors63
Arts & culture76
Quiet & peaceful54
The decision brief
Is Maplewood a good fit?
What stands out
Maplewood's Deer Creek and Ryan Hummert Memorial parks, together with the Deer Creek Greenway, create different ways to spend time outdoors in a compact inner-ring city. Compare candidate blocks by their actual access to a park or trail connection rather than assuming every address shares the same routine.
Things to check
Test your commute
The published mean travel time to work is 18 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.
SourceDoes this fit your actual move?
Compare Maplewood against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
Homes & housing
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
Owner-occupied homes
39.8%
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$970/mo
Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Plan the daily trip
Commute & getting around
Published mean travel time to work: 18 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
SourceSchools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Maplewood. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
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Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
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Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
3
Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
Missouri DESE school directory and map
DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
A few documented places in Maplewood; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
A few documented places in Maplewood; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Maplewood
What is it like to live in Maplewood?+
Maplewood is one of the metro's most compact municipalities. Manchester Road and Sutton Boulevard form an active restaurant and retail district, while residential streets contain older detached homes, duplexes and small apartment buildings. The location makes trips toward the city, Clayton and central county relatively direct. The tradeoffs are smaller lots, older-building maintenance, limited off-street parking in some areas and housing costs that can vary sharply by block and property type. Maplewood's Deer Creek and Ryan Hummert Memorial parks, together with the Deer Creek Greenway, create different ways to spend time outdoors in a compact inner-ring city. Compare candidate blocks by their actual access to a park or trail connection rather than assuming every address shares the same routine.
What should I know about housing costs in Maplewood?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $237,000 in Maplewood. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Maplewood?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Maplewood. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.
Use the Missouri DESE school directoryWhat is commuting from Maplewood like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 18 minutes for residents of Maplewood. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.
SourceWhat costs should I consider before moving to Maplewood?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $970/month in Maplewood. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Maplewood?+
The published mean travel time to work is 18 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Sunnen MetroLink Station is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
SourceKeep narrowing the decision
Put Maplewood in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
If walkability matters
See how Maplewood fits into a broader St. Louis walkability search.
Read guideIf parks and outdoor access matter
Compare Maplewood with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.
Read guideIf restaurants and nightlife matter
Put Maplewood in context with other areas where going out is part of daily life.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Maplewood
See where Maplewood sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Around town
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Maplewood.
Food & drink
1 placeBrewery and restaurant
Schlafly Bottleworks
A brewery, restaurant and event space in central Maplewood.
Official detailsParks & outdoors
1 placeMunicipal park
Ryan Hummert Memorial Park
Maplewood's central park and community-event space.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeBusiness district
Historic Downtown Maplewood
The walkable Manchester Road district of independent shops, restaurants and services.
Official detailsCivic & everyday
2 placesTransit station
Sunnen MetroLink Station
A MetroLink station connecting Maplewood to Clayton and the regional system.
Official detailsDon’t choose in a vacuum
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