City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Maplewood, MN

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

40,981
Residents
$88,534
Median income
$291,300
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Maplewood - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Maplewood places in the 70th percentile for household income and the 14th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

70th
percentile, household income
64th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
14th
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: Maplewood, MN

40,981 people live in Maplewood, Minnesota - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Maplewood brings in $88,534 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.1%. Maplewood's housing stock carries a median value of $291,300, and the median resident age is 39.3 years. About 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 342 residential building permits were authorized in Maplewood (Building Boom), up 116% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Maplewood's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3168.7 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,709 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Minnesota run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 94.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

40,981 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$88,534 /yr

Poverty 6.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Maplewood compare to other US cities?

Maplewood measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 70% higher than other cities
Home value 64% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities
Safety 14% 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, Maplewood ranks #215 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 Maplewood 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 places Maplewood toward the top of Minnesota's cities

Among the 784 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Maplewood ranks #141 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Maplewood only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#194 of 775
75th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 785
77th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#157 of 774
80th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#351 of 785
55th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#141 of 784
82nd 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.

70thIncome percentile
14thSafety percentile

70th percentile nationally for median household income · 14th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Maplewood's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Maplewood'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 39 Avg. percentile National median
Maplewood'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 Maplewood's home value compares nationally

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

$291,300 36th percentile more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Maplewood $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 - Maplewood, MN Maplewood, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, MN median $88,534/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%
Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 36.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.2%

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

Population
40,981
Median Income
$88,534
Median Home Value
$291,300
Median Age
39.3
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor force participation
65.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3168.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
454.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2714.6
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
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

See the fastest-growing cities →
39,000 residents40,000 residents41,000 residents42,000 residents43,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 42,003 residents 40,717 residents ▼ -3.1%
Maplewood's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
342
housing units authorized
Single-Family
15
detached homes
Multifamily
327
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 158
2020 13
2021 4
2022 155
2023 3
2024 342

Permit volume increased 116% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.2%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
1.7%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
15.7%
Other
1.0%

Based on 20,038 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 Maplewood 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
94.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Cottage Grove
40,124 people
Moorhead
44,706 people
Mankato
44,882 people
Shakopee
45,002 people
Richfield
36,725 people
Roseville
35,905 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Maplewood's 40,981 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Romeoville, IL
40,996 people
Lynnwood, WA
40,953 people
Reynoldsburg, OH
41,032 people
Covington, KY
40,902 people
Lancaster, OH
40,902 people
Mount Juliet, TN
40,828 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Maplewood's $88,534 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Chesterton, IN
$88,536 median income
Collinsville, OK
$88,537 median income
Cordova, AK
$88,538 median income
Spry, PA
$88,529 median income
Farmington, AR
$88,541 median income
Canyon City, OR
$88,542 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 54.4% 8.6% 22.4% 8.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.5% White 54.4% Black or African American 8.6% Asian 22.4% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 5.1% Two or more races 8.4% 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 Maplewood 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
Maplewood (this city) 40,981 $88,534
Cottage Grove 40,124 $121,452
Moorhead 44,706 $69,371
Mankato 44,882 $64,826
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Maplewood, MN?

What is the population of Maplewood, MN? +

Maplewood, MN has a population of 40,981 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Maplewood, MN? +

Maplewood households earn a median of $88,534 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Maplewood? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Maplewood; 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 Maplewood, MN safe? +

Maplewood has a total crime rate of 3168.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above 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 Maplewood, MN? +

Homes in Maplewood carry a median value of $291,300, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.