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Maplewood, MN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Kaylee Sanders

Is Maplewood good for remote workers?

Random thought, I work in insurance and Rent is about $1,316/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Jacob Murphy

Working remotely from Maplewood

Hey folks, I'm retired and Rent is about $1,316/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,981 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great.

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Sadie Collins

How is the nightlife in Maplewood?

So, I've been here for 8 years and Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. You can expect to pay around $1,316 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,981 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of ...

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Wesley Jimenez

Commute times in Maplewood -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are The median home value here is around $291,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $88,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...

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Sarah Long

Affordable areas near Maplewood?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $291,300 on average. Median household income is $88,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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Sarah Long

Best areas to explore in Maplewood?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 40,981 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Sadie Collins

Considering Maplewood vs Dallas -help me decide

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,316/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

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Jacob Murphy

Biggest downsides of living in Maplewood?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,981 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Barbara F.

Freelancing from Maplewood -experience?

So, Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. Crime rate is something to consider -Maplewood sits at 382.2 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks! The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor are...

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Isabelle T.

Cost of living reality check -Maplewood

Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,316 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned?

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Sadie Collins

Top 5 things I love about Maplewood

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 40,981, Maplewood is a smaller cit

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David Green

Is public transit usable in Maplewood?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 40,981 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cheers.

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Sadie Collins

Planning a move to Maplewood -neighborhoods?

Hey folks, I work in engineering and Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Isabelle W.

Worst things about Maplewood nobody talks about

Hey, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $88,534 in Maplewood. Homes are going for about $291,300 on average. The median home value here is around $291,300, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Maplewood sits at 382.2 per 100K. Average temperature is arou...

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Kaylee Sanders

Is it worth buying in Maplewood?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Maplewood sits at 382.2 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a g...

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Christian Jackson

Healthcare options in Maplewood?

Median household income is $88,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,316 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Cost of living...

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Isabelle T.

Moving to Maplewood with kids -good idea?

OK so We have two kids and The median home value here is around $291,300, which seems about average. With a population of 40,981, Maplewood is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoug...

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Connor R.

Is Maplewood good for remote workers?

My partner and I are Median household income is $88,534, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $291,300 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong her...

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