Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $397,400, which seems about average. With a population of 70,539, Maple Grove is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Maple Grove sits at 79.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Charlotte Morales
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Willow Murphy
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 14 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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