Best Buy Retail Store in, 2005
Maple Grove’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,197 in 1890, 70,253 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
- 1858Maple Grove is settled
Photo: Appraiser at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
73,893
2025 Census estimate · +5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$424K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
35,704
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#161 of 271 in MN
Is Maple Grove a good place to live?
Maple Grove's standout: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 98% of the country. Overall it grades B+, ranked 161st of 271 in Minnesota. The median household earns $133K and it has 21 miles of trail. 57% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Maple Grove, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 33% and U.S. towns at 29%. On history, just 36 of Minnesota’s 574 towns do worse. Elm Creek Park Reserve, at 1,243 acres with 10.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Maple Grove stand out
Where Maple Grove beats most towns.
A growing town
Maple Grove has grown 20% since 2010
61,567 counted in 2010 and 70,253 in 2020; an estimated 73,893 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 5.2% since 2020, after 14.1% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Maple Grove grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Maple Grove is from typical.
HealthMaple Grove Hospital 1.5 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 25% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.4 of 20; 2.8% of households have no car; 1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SafetyB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors9% conserved landAOpen →History8 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 68 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Maple Grove. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
13 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
15 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
21 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
14 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
14 mi LakeBde Maka SkaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Maple Grove: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maple Grove, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMaple Grove water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other week, day by addressCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHennepin County Gov't CenterHennepin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP codes55311, 5536955311 53% · 55369 47%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Maple Grove.
Maple Grove trades workers with Minneapolis and other neighbors, has less tooth loss than most of Minnesota and has cooler summers than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
HealthA+
Maple Grove stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have diabetes
Its widest gap with Minnesota is tooth loss: 5.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 8.9% statewide.
7.2% of Maple Grove adults have diabetes. Maple Grove beats the Minnesota average on 21 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 25% of Maple Grove adults have obesity.
98%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Maple Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 12% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.2% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
21 better10 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Maple Grove | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 72.7% | 76.1% |
Maple Grove Hospital
1.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
95th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Maple Grove’s schools rank ahead of 50% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Osseo Public School District. Three of its 18 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
50%of MN districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,598 | B |
| Maple Grove Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,453 | A− |
| Rush Creek ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 762 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA
Maple Grove has set aside 9.1% of its land for conservation
21 miles of trail in 45 parks and preserves.
#98for trails in MN
| Maple Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
9.1%
conserved · 2,028 of 22,278 acres
21 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elm Creek Park Reserve | 10.9 mi | 1,243 |
| 2. Maple Grove Forest Preservation Area B | 2.6 mi | 133 |
| 3. Fish Lake Regional Park | 2 mi | 191 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Maple Grove, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Maple Grove.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
Maple Grove’s typical home value is about $424K
The typical Maple Grove home is worth about $424,000, up 1.3% in a year, 21% above the Minnesota typical home. Maple Grove’s median rent is $1,868 a month.
$424KZillow home value
| Maple Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,868 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Maple Grove$424K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
19
days on market
100.3%
sale-to-list price
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
120
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Maple Grove, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
July afternoons average 82.1°: cooler than most of the country, but hotter than 77% of Minnesota places with climate records; January nights average 5.5°.
Maple Grove has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The January low in Maple Grove is 6°F. About 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
54″snow a winter
| Maple Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 6°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
About one in eight working residents works right in Maple Grove
Maple Grove has about as many jobs (35,704) as working residents, but only 4,405 people both live and work here. 29.1% of workers work from home, against 17.6% across Minnesota.
Most working residents leave Maple Grove for work: only 13% work in town. Since 2013, Maple Grove has added 7,567 jobs, to 35,704 in 2023. 4% of residents live below the poverty line in Maple Grove.
13%work in town
| Maple Grove | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 9.7% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Maple Grove13%
Minneapolis17%
Plymouth8%
Eden Prairie4%
Minnetonka4%
12 mi
median commute distance
35,704
jobs based in Maple Grove
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyB−
Maple Grove reports more crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 1,350 to 1,072 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
45%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Maple Grove1.1
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Maple Grove13.5
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
45th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
40th
percentile among MN towns
82
violent crimes reported in 2025
990
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Maple Grove
20pages on Maple Grove
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 50% of MN districts · 18 schoolsSafetyB−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA+Better than MN on 21 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$424K typical home · up 1.3% in a yearWork & commuteA+$133K median household income · 35,704 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 25% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Maple Grove
Hennepin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Brooklyn Park3.4 mi$5,940 in-state tuitionNorth Hennepin Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Brooklyn Park4.2 mi$5,061 in-state tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity or college · Public · Minneapolis14.8 mi$17,214 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Maple Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Famous people from Maple Grove
8 notable people were born in Maple Grove.
A
Alasan AnnAmerican-Gambian taekwondo athlete · born 2000
About Maple Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
Maple Grove is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70,253 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's 11th most populous city. Maple Grove serves as a retail, cultural and medical center in the northwest region of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. One of the Twin Cities' largest shopping centers, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, is in Maple Grove. Maple Grove is also home to the Hindu Temple of Minnesota, the state's largest Hindu temple.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1858
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 55311
- Area code
- 763
Maple Grove’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Maple Grove.
CorcoranPlymouthOsseoBrooklyn ParkDaytonMaple Grove
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | #161 | B+ | C | B− | B− | A+ |
| Corcoran | #44 | A | C− | A+ | A− | A+ |
| Plymouth | #23 | A+ | C− | B+ | A+ | A+ |
| Osseo | #191 | B | C+ | C+ | B− | A |
| Brooklyn Park | #199 | B | C+ | C− | B | A− |
| Dayton | #80 | A | C | A | B+ | A |
Questions about Maple Grove
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maple Grove, MN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Maple Grove grades B+ overall, better than 70% of U.S. towns and #161 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A+ for health, B− for safety and B− for schools.
Is Maple Grove, MN expensive?
That is 4.2 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Maple Grove, MN known for?
8 notable people were born here, including Brock Faber and Joe Jensen.