What are the schools like in Maple Plain, MN?

Maple Plain is served primarily by ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Maple Plain?

The median household income in Maple Plain, MN is $77,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Maple Plain, MN?

Maple Plain has an average high temperature of 23.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Maple Plain, MN affordable or expensive?

Maple Plain's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maple Plain is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $307,200 and the median rent is $1,064 per month.

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

Maple Plain has a violent crime rate of 505.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2928.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maple Plain, MN a Good Place to Live?

Maple Plain is a small town of 1,780 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $77,813 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Maple Plain stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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

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

Metric	Maple Plain, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$307,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,064	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Maple Plain's violent crime rate is 505.0 per 100,000 residents — 33% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

505.0 /100k

Property Crime

2928.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maple Plain is served primarily by ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maple Plain, MN	National Avg
School District	ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maple Plain sees average highs of 23.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maple Plain, MN
Average High — January	23.0°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	30.8"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Maple Plain, MN	National Avg
Population	1,780	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Maple Plain vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple Plain, MN affordable or expensive?

Maple Plain's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maple Plain roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $307,200 and median rent is $1,064/month.

What is the crime rate in Maple Plain, MN?

Maple Plain's violent crime rate is 505.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2928.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maple Plain?

Public schools in Maple Plain are operated by ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maple Plain, MN a good place to live?

Maple Plain, MN has a population of 1,780, a median household income of $77,813, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Plain?

Maple Plain averages 23.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Maple Plain?

The population of Maple Plain, Minnesota is 1,780 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Maple Plain: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $307,200, median household income $77,813, crime index 136 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maple Plain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.