What are the schools like in Maple Lake, MN?

Maple Lake is served primarily by MAPLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Maple Lake?

The median household income in Maple Lake, MN is $69,702 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Maple Lake, MN?

Maple Lake has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.8 inches.

Maple Lake, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maple Lake, MN affordable or expensive?

Maple Lake's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maple Lake is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,500 and the median rent is $807 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maple Lake, MN?

Maple Lake has a violent crime rate of 64.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maple Lake, MN a Good Place to Live?

Maple Lake is a small town of 2,260 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $69,702 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Maple Lake stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maple Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maple Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Maple Lake's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maple Lake costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Maple Lake, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$807	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,702	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maple Lake's violent crime rate is 64.3 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.3 /100k

Property Crime

450.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Maple Lake is served primarily by MAPLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maple Lake, MN	National Avg
School District	MAPLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maple Lake sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation and 39.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maple Lake, MN
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.7"
Annual Snowfall	39.8"

Demographics

Metric	Maple Lake, MN	National Avg
Population	2,260	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Creek, MN 5 mi Annandale, MN 6 mi Buffalo, MN 8 mi South Haven, MN 11 mi Monticello, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Maple Lake

Maple Lake, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55358

Maple Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple Lake, MN affordable or expensive?

Maple Lake's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maple Lake roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $211,500 and median rent is $807/month.

What is the crime rate in Maple Lake, MN?

Maple Lake's violent crime rate is 64.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maple Lake?

Public schools in Maple Lake are operated by MAPLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maple Lake, MN a good place to live?

Maple Lake, MN has a population of 2,260, a median household income of $69,702, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maple Lake?

Maple Lake averages 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches with about 39.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maple Lake?

Maple Lake, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55358.

What is the population of Maple Lake?

The population of Maple Lake, Minnesota is 2,260 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maple Lake?

Key numbers for living in Maple Lake: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $211,500, median household income $69,702, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maple Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.