City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Maple Grove, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Maple Grove - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

70,539
Residents
$129,481
Median income
$397,400
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Maple Grove - the verdict

Maple Grove ranks in the 90th percentile for household income and the 35th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

90th
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
35th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Maple Grove, MN

Minnesota's Maple Grove is a small city, with 70,539 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Maple Grove brings in $129,481 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.4%. Maple Grove's housing stock carries a median value of $397,400, and the median resident age is 40.9 years. 55.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 70.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 435 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 6% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1876.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Minnesota scores 98.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,709 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Minnesota's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). The average commute for Maple Grove workers runs 18.0 minutes, with 66.8% driving alone and 24.8% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

70,539 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$129,481 /yr

Poverty 2.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Maple Grove compare to other US cities?

Where Maple Grove sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 90% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities
Safety 35% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Minnesota alone, Maple Grove ranks #185 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Maple Grove against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Maple Grove's strongest outlier among Minnesota cities

Among the 784 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Maple Grove ranks #43 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Maple Grove only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#44 of 775
94th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 785
77th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#63 of 774
92nd percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#580 of 785
25th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#43 of 784
95th percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

90thIncome percentile
35thSafety percentile

90th percentile nationally for median household income · 35th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Maple Grove's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Maple Grove's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Maple Grove's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Maple Grove's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$397,400 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Maple Grove $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Maple Grove, MN Maple Grove, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Maple Grove, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Maple Grove, MN median $129,481/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Maple Grove, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Maple Grove, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 55.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
70,539
Median Income
$129,481
Median Home Value
$397,400
Median Age
40.9
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1876.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
113.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1763.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
15
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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68,000 residents70,000 residents72,000 residents74,000 residents76,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 70,288 residents 73,893 residents ▲ +5.1%
Maple Grove's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
435
housing units authorized
Single-Family
435
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 461
2020 764
2021 590
2022 782
2023 535
2024 435

Permit volume decreased 6% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.0 minutes
Drive Alone
66.8%
Carpool
5.6%
Public Transit
1.6%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
24.8%
Other
0.7%

Based on 38,941 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Maple Grove sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

St. Cloud
69,926 people
Blaine
71,261 people
Lakeville
72,480 people
Eagan
68,158 people
Burnsville
64,295 people
Woodbury
76,945 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Maple Grove's 70,539 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dublin, CA
70,542 people
Ankeny, IA
70,542 people
Bayonne, NJ
70,468 people
Lafayette, IN
70,650 people
Decatur, IL
70,368 people
Baldwin Park, CA
70,720 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Maple Grove's $129,481 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Columbine, CO
$129,480 median income
Highland Lakes, NJ
$129,500 median income
Fate, TX
$129,500 median income
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
$129,442 median income
Briarcliff, TX
$129,524 median income
Prairie Heights, WA
$129,438 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Maple Grove, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Maple Grove, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.1% 7.0% 7.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.9% White 80.1% Black or African American 7.0% Asian 7.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 4.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Maple Grove compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Maple Grove (this city) 70,539 $129,481
St. Cloud 69,926 $61,112
Blaine 71,261 $103,382
Lakeville 72,480 $138,119
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Maple Grove, MN?

What is the population of Maple Grove, MN? +

Maple Grove, MN has a population of 70,539 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Maple Grove, MN? +

In Maple Grove, the typical household earns $129,481 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Maple Grove? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Maple Grove; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is Maple Grove, MN safe? +

Maple Grove has a total crime rate of 1876.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Maple Grove, MN? +

The median home value in Maple Grove is $397,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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