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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 $367,091 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,469 median income, 2.2% 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: $367,091
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
61%
Crime
0%
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 2.2% (39% 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 $367,091. 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.

Safety & Crime

Maple Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,104
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,469
Per Capita$38,802
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,800
Rent$811
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$367,091
Housing Units863
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.