At a Glance
Median Income
$88,534
$42,566 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $336,965
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
5,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Maplewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maplewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maplewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maplewood residents earn a median household income of $88,534 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,566. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maplewood is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,965. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 31.2% 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
Maplewood reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,031/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Maplewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maplewood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population40,981
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,405/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,534
Per Capita$42,566
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,316
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$336,965
Housing Units16,104
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property5,031/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary668/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Maplewood was founded in 1957.
The median home in Maplewood was built in 1978.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.