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Moving to Maryland Heights
Suburban / Employment Center · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA northwest St. Louis County city where residential neighborhoods meet major employment, entertainment, and transportation corridors.
Maryland Heights had an estimated 27,559 residents in 2025 and spans 21.88 square miles of land. Census data reports a 56.8% owner-occupied housing rate, median gross rent of $1,312, and a 23.9% foreign-born population for 2020–2024.
Maryland Heights combines residential neighborhoods and apartment communities with one of the metro's larger concentrations of offices, hotels, entertainment, and logistics activity. Westport Plaza is a recognizable business and dining center, while Interstate 270, Interstate 70, and Page Avenue shape regional access. The city's housing mix is more renter-oriented than many western suburbs.
At a glance
A feel for Maryland Heights
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Local snapshot
Best for & local character
Highlights
- 2025 population estimate: 27,559
- Median owner-occupied home value: $227,000
- Median gross rent: $1,312
- 21.4-minute mean commute
- Access to Westport, city recreation and Creve Coeur Lake
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Is Maryland Heights a good fit?
Maryland Heights gives renters and buyers northwest-county access to employment areas, the airport and several highways. Compare housing by which corridor serves your daily trip and the nearby amenities you would actually use.
I-270, I-70 and Route 364 broaden travel choices, but a home close to an interchange can also face road or aircraft noise. Visit the specific block at work and evening hours and test the normal route.
Does this fit your actual move?
Compare Maryland Heights against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
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.
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.
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.
Commute & getting around
I-270, I-70, Page Avenue/Route 364, Dorsett Road, and proximity to the airport provide broad access. Highway interchange proximity can be an advantage or a noise tradeoff.
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
Maryland Heights contains both Parkway and Pattonville territory. Pattonville’s system leads through schools including Holman or Pattonville Heights middle school to Pattonville High School, which is located in Maryland Heights; its elementary network includes Bridgeway, Drummond, Parkwood, Rose Acres and Willow Brook, plus the Academy of Innovation at Remington. Parkway has a separate multi-high-school feeder system. Identify the district and complete feeder chain before comparing transportation, programs and daily logistics.
Identify the district
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Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.
Official school and district resources
Parks & recreation
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park sits nearby, while city parks, the community center, and Aquaport support local recreation.
Everyday life
Westport, Dorsett Road, and nearby Creve Coeur supply shopping and services. The city’s employment and visitor population makes daytime activity feel different from purely residential suburbs.
Questions about moving to Maryland Heights
What is it like to live in Maryland Heights?+
Maryland Heights combines residential neighborhoods and apartment communities with one of the metro's larger concentrations of offices, hotels, entertainment, and logistics activity. Westport Plaza is a recognizable business and dining center, while Interstate 270, Interstate 70, and Page Avenue shape regional access. The city's housing mix is more renter-oriented than many western suburbs. Maryland Heights gives renters and buyers northwest-county access to employment areas, the airport and several highways. Compare housing by which corridor serves your daily trip and the nearby amenities you would actually use.
What should I know about housing costs in Maryland Heights?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $227,000 in Maryland Heights. 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 Maryland Heights?+
Maryland Heights contains both Parkway and Pattonville territory. Pattonville’s system leads through schools including Holman or Pattonville Heights middle school to Pattonville High School, which is located in Maryland Heights; its elementary network includes Bridgeway, Drummond, Parkwood, Rose Acres and Willow Brook, plus the Academy of Innovation at Remington. Parkway has a separate multi-high-school feeder system. Identify the district and complete feeder chain before comparing transportation, programs and daily logistics. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.
Use the Missouri DESE school directoryWhat is commuting from Maryland Heights like?+
I-270, I-70, Page Avenue/Route 364, Dorsett Road, and proximity to the airport provide broad access. Highway interchange proximity can be an advantage or a noise tradeoff.
What costs should I consider before moving to Maryland Heights?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,312/month in Maryland Heights. 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 Maryland Heights?+
I-270, I-70 and Route 364 broaden travel choices, but a home close to an interchange can also face road or aircraft noise. Visit the specific block at work and evening hours and test the normal route. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park 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.
Put Maryland Heights 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 parks and outdoor access matter
Compare Maryland Heights with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.
Read guideIf restaurants and nightlife matter
Put Maryland Heights in context with other areas where going out is part of daily life.
Read guideBuild around the commute
Compare Maryland Heights around the trips your household will actually make.
Read guideMap of Maryland Heights
See where Maryland Heights sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
Mapped places in this guide
6 verified locationsThis map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Maryland Heights.
Parks & outdoors
3 placesCreve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
A large county park with lake access, trails and recreation facilities.
Vago Park
A city park with trails, playgrounds, athletic space and picnic facilities.
Dogport
A city-operated off-leash dog park.
Family destinations
1 placeAquaport
The city's outdoor water park and aquatic facility.
Fitness & recreation
1 placeMaryland Heights Community Center
The city's indoor recreation, fitness and community-programming center.
Civic & everyday
1 placeMaryland Heights City Hall
Maryland Heights' municipal offices and city-service contact point.
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Open community guideSources, dates & how we got here4 sources · expand
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