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Maplewood.
About
Life in Maplewood
Maplewood functions as a suburban extension of Saint Paul with real urban density—it's genuinely connected to the metro core without feeling like you're living downtown. The 3M headquarters presence here means stable jobs and a professional-class community, though you won't build a life around that alone. What you're really getting is a diverse, family-oriented neighborhood where German, Irish, and Hmong ancestries are well-represented, creating actual cultural variety rather than a generic suburb.
Maplewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
17.6%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.6% foreign-born, most often from Laos
Who lives in Maplewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maplewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Laos (19.6%), and 12.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 10% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Maplewood
In Maplewood, rent runs 10% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,929
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $341,679 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Maplewood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maplewood is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Maplewood 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
Commute22 min avg
How Maplewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maplewood, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 14% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maplewood runs 14% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
376.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,568.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maplewood Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ramsey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ramsey County, which includes Maplewood, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 4 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $500 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
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
Ramsey County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ramsey County, which includes Maplewood, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Ramsey County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maplewood has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
40.4"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 0.48" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 0.52" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 1.43" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.58" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.97" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.97" |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 4.10" |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 3.08" |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 2.47" |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Dec | 29°F | 15°F | 0.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maplewood
Maplewood has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
M Health Fairview St John's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital
Childrens · 4 mi away · Saint Paul
Regions Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Saint Paul
Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Saint Paul
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.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maplewood
Maplewood's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Maplewood (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
10.3 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
6.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (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, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Maplewood
Maplewood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
5 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maplewood
Maplewood Library
3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood
Cities Near Maplewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Maplewood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Maplewood FAQ
Is Maplewood, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Maplewood's median rent is $1,406/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,394/year. Median home value is $323,200.
Is Maplewood, Minnesota safe?⌄
Maplewood's violent crime rate was 377 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2569 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maplewood, Minnesota?⌄
Maplewood has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maplewood, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Maplewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,406/month and median household income is $91,394/year. The median home value is $323,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maplewood, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Maplewood is 22 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