Maple Grove

Maple Grove, Minnesota Overview

With a composite score of 65.7/100 and a A+ grade, Maple Grove ranks #7 of 20 cities in Minnesota. Its strongest showing is in Safety (87/100), while Outdoor Access (31/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Maple Grove

Maple Grove’s median household income of $104,200 is 22% above the Minnesota median of $85,551, and its 2.5% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.4%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.7% recently.

Safety in Maple Grove

Maple Grove’s violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 is well below both the Minnesota rate of 256 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1825.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Maple Grove

Maple Grove has a cost of living index of 104.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $397,400. Median monthly rent is $1,863. Renters spend 21.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Maple Grove

Maple Grove’s adult obesity rate of 25.4% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.2%. Residents average 13.6 poor mental health days per month. Minnesota ranks #6 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Maple Grove

Maple Grove has a high school graduation rate of 84.1%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,519. The city has 14 public schools serving 10,800 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Maple Grove

Winters in Maple Grove are cold, averaging 24.4°F. Summers average 72.2°F. Winters average 24.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. 21.9% of workers in Maple Grove work from home, well above the national average.

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