Apartments for rent in Maplewood, MO

Maplewood, Missouri is a small town with slightly less than 8,000 residents. Young professionals can expect to fit right in, as they account for an above-average 23% of the community, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Missouri. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 61% of residents are renters. With a relatively low average rent of $744/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Missouri. Each month, renters in Maplewood will save around $105 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Maplewood has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 19% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Maplewood. The four most common are retail, entertainment, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries make up 34% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. Maplewood workers take home an average annual income of nearly $56,000, around $10,000 less than the average Missouri resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 23 minutes, quicker than most cities in Missouri, Maplewood residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 51% of workers, while public transit is used by only 4% of the population. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.