Maple Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,104 Population 952/sq mi density
$75,469 Median Income $38,802 per capita
$221,800 Home Value $378,613 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,469 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,800 home value, $811/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Maple Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,469
0% below
$38,802 per capita
Home Value
$221,800
21% below
Zillow: $378,613
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Maple Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maple Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
79%
Rent
70%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maple Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maple Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,469 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,802. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maple Lake is $221,800 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,613. Median rent is $811/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

15.9% of adults in Maple Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maple Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,104
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,469
Per Capita$38,802
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,800
Rent$811
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$378,613
Housing Units863
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,036 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Maple Lake was founded in 1858.
The median home in Maple Lake was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.