BakerParkReserve1, 2003
Maple Plain’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2003.
- 1856Maple Plain is settled
Maple PlainMN
A town of 1,653, settled in 1856. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
Trash day: MondayPopulation
1,653
2025 Census estimate · −5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$377K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
1,022
Balanced
Is Maple Plain a good place to live?
The best of Maple Plain’s subject grades are an A+ for schools and health and an A for incomes. On health, just 21 of Minnesota’s 572 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Veteran's Memorial Park, at 26 acres. Maple Plain has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Maple Plain stand out
Where Maple Plain beats most towns.
ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Orono Discovery Center | PK | 28 |
| School Readiness Plus | PK | 4 |
SchoolsA+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
13 better18 too close to call1 worse
| Widest gap | Maple Plain | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.1% | 8.9% |
HealthA+
Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Natural hazardsA−
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
How Maple Plain grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Maple Plain is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →HealthMaple Grove Hospital 12.4 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & income$94K median household incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 19% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.9 of 20; 7% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailBOpen →History3 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 82° summer afternoons, 45″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.2–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 66 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Maple Plain. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
7 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
19 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
22 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
18 mi Theme parkValleyfair
28 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino ArenaSources: 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 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Maple Plain: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maple Plain, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMaple Plain water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown 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 code5535955359 100%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 Plain.
SchoolsA+
Public schools in Maple Plain beat 98% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Orono Public School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
98%of MN districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono Discovery CenterLargest public school before high schoolGrades PK | Grades PK | 28 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
HealthA+
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, fewer of Maple Plain’s adults sleep under 7 hours
24% of Maple Plain adults sleep under 7 hours, below both the Minnesota town median (30%) and the median of U.S. towns (36%). 17% of adults get no exercise outside work in Maple Plain. Maple Plain beats the Minnesota average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
96%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Maple Plain | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 12% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
13 better18 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Maple Plain | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.1% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.8% | 11.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.5% |
Maple Grove Hospital
12.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Maple Plain faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Maple Plain has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Maple Plain has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Maple Plain’s July high is 82°F, against 82°F in Minnesota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
A job hub: Maple Plain has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 999 commuters
Most working residents leave Maple Plain for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Maple Plain fell to 1,022 in 2023, 749 fewer than in 2013. 3.7% of Maple Plain residents live below the poverty line.
3%work in town
| Maple Plain | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Maple Plain3%
Minneapolis12%
Eden Prairie7%
Plymouth6%
Delano5%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,022
jobs based in Maple Plain
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 41% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Minnesota overall
People 65 and older are 21% of residents (17% statewide). Maple Plain has lost 5.2% of its people since 2020, down to 1,653 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
38.2median age · MN 38.8
| Maple Plain | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 33% | 29% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 23% | 22% |
Maple PlainMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school24%
Some college25%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.1 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Maple Plain | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.7% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,700, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Maple Plain are worth about $377K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Maple Plain home is worth about $377,000, about the same as a year ago, 8% above the Minnesota typical home.
$377KZillow home value
| Maple Plain | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,140 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Maple Plain$377K
Minnesota$349K
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB
Maple Plain has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.7 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 679 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rainbow Park | 0.4 mi | 7 |
| 2. Veteran's Memorial Park | — | 26 |
| 3. Bryantwood Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Maple Plain
19pages on Maple Plain
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Maple Plain
Crown CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Bonifacius9.4 mi$31,410 tuitionHerzing University-MinneapolisUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Louis Park12.8 mi$13,450 tuitionHennepin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Brooklyn Park14.3 mi$5,940 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Maple Plain residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Famous people from Maple Plain
3 notable people were born in Maple Plain.
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About Maple Plain
City in Minnesota, United States
Maple Plain is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,743 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1912
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
- ZIP code
- 55359, 55592, 55593
- Area code
- 763
Maple Plain’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Maple Plain.
IndependenceMaple Plain
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Plain | — | — | B− | — | A+ | A+ |
| Independence | #61 | A | C− | — | A+ | A+ |
Maple Plain has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Maple Plain and Independence report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Maple Plain with a neighbor →
Questions about Maple Plain
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maple Plain, MN a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
Is Maple Plain, MN expensive?
That is 3.8 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 B−.
What is Maple Plain, MN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Lorna Beers and Nate Triplett.