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Mapleton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,745 Population 1,274/sq mi density
$82,031 Median Income $32,879 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $236,925 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 862 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,031
9% above
$32,879 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
37% below
Zillow: $236,925
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
63%
Rent
66%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mapleton residents earn a median household income of $82,031 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,879. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mapleton is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,925. Median rent is $772/month, with 27.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Mapleton reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 862/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.4% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,745
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,274/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,031
Per Capita$32,879
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$772
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$236,925
Housing Units671
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property862/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary136/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mapleton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.