What are the schools like in Maplewood, MO?

Maplewood is served primarily by MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Maplewood?

The median household income in Maplewood, MO is $58,448 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Maplewood, MO?

Maplewood has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.8 inches.

Maplewood, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maplewood, MO affordable or expensive?

Maplewood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maplewood is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $228,300 and the median rent is $845 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maplewood, MO?

Maplewood has a violent crime rate of 652.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6799.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maplewood, MO a Good Place to Live?

Maplewood is a small town of 8,205 in Missouri, with a median household income of $58,448 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Maplewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Maplewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maplewood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Maplewood's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maplewood costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maplewood, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$228,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$845	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,448	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Maplewood's violent crime rate is 652.4 per 100,000 residents — 72% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

652.4 /100k

Property Crime

6799.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Maplewood is served primarily by MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maplewood, MO	National Avg
School District	MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maplewood sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 13.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maplewood, MO
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	13.8"

Demographics

Metric	Maplewood, MO	National Avg
Population	8,205	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brentwood, MO 1 mi Richmond Heights, MO 1 mi Shrewsbury, MO 2 mi Clayton, MO 2 mi Rock Hill, MO 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Maplewood

Maplewood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63143

Maplewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maplewood, MO affordable or expensive?

Maplewood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maplewood roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $228,300 and median rent is $845/month.

What is the crime rate in Maplewood, MO?

Maplewood's violent crime rate is 652.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 6799.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maplewood?

Public schools in Maplewood are operated by MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maplewood, MO a good place to live?

Maplewood, MO has a population of 8,205, a median household income of $58,448, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maplewood?

Maplewood averages 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 13.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maplewood?

Maplewood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63143.

What is the population of Maplewood?

The population of Maplewood, Missouri is 8,205 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maplewood?

Key numbers for living in Maplewood: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $228,300, median household income $58,448, crime index 233 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maplewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.