Minnesota
Maple Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,104. Residents earn $75,469 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Maple Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Maple Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Maple Lake is $75,469, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Maple Lake is $221,800, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Maple Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,469 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,802 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $221,800 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $367,091 |
| Census Median Rent | $811 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,036 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2326°N, 94.0095°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |