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About
Life in Maple Grove
Maple Grove offers a solidly affluent suburban lifestyle with a median household income of $132,731 and a median home value around $418,300—prices that reflect its appeal but also mean it's not an affordable option compared to many Midwest alternatives. The job market is strong with unemployment at 3.3%, and you'll have the Boston Scientific facility plus solid local employers, though many residents likely commute into Minneapolis for work (average commute is about 24 minutes). The community skews family-oriented, with 60% of households being married couples and strong schools through Osseo Area School District 279.
Maple Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
11.5%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Maple Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maple Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.4%), and 3.5% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
61.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Maple Grove
In Maple Grove, rent runs 46% above the MN average, and home values are 27% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,502
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $423,579 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Maple Grove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maple Grove is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maple Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute24 min avg
How Maple Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maple Grove, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maple Grove runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,354.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maple Grove Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Maple Grove, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Maple Grove, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maple Grove has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.2"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
155
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.61" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.42" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 2.88" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.14" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 2.61" |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.47" |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 0.90" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maple Grove
Maple Grove has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Coon Rapids
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 8.4 mi away · Anoka
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Robbinsdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maple Grove
Maple Grove's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maple Grove (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
4.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,494 students · in-state tuition $46,840 · 61% graduate · median earnings $63,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maple Grove
Maple Grove has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
21 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maple Grove
Maple Grove Library
8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove
Cities Near Maple Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Maple Grove FAQ
Is Maple Grove, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Maple Grove's median rent is $1,868/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $132,731/year. Median home value is $418,300.
Is Maple Grove, Minnesota safe?⌄
Maple Grove's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1355 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maple Grove, Minnesota?⌄
Maple Grove has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maple Grove, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Maple Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,868/month and median household income is $132,731/year. The median home value is $418,300. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maple Grove, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Maple Grove is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from