What are the schools like in Mapleton, MN?

Mapleton is served primarily by MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mapleton?

The median household income in Mapleton, MN is $77,768 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Mapleton, MN?

Mapleton has an average high temperature of 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Mapleton, MN affordable or expensive?

Mapleton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mapleton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,200 and the median rent is $691 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mapleton, MN?

Mapleton has a violent crime rate of 93.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 233.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mapleton, MN a Good Place to Live?

Mapleton is a small town of 1,674 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $77,768 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Mapleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Mapleton 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: 87.6

Mapleton's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mapleton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mapleton, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$691	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,768	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mapleton's violent crime rate is 93.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.3 /100k

Property Crime

233.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mapleton is served primarily by MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mapleton, MN	National Avg
School District	MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mapleton sees average highs of 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 46.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mapleton, MN
Average High — January	25.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	46.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mapleton, MN	National Avg
Population	1,674	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mapleton

Mapleton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56065

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mapleton, MN affordable or expensive?

Mapleton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mapleton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $168,200 and median rent is $691/month.

What is the crime rate in Mapleton, MN?

Mapleton's violent crime rate is 93.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 233.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mapleton?

Public schools in Mapleton are operated by MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mapleton, MN a good place to live?

Mapleton, MN has a population of 1,674, a median household income of $77,768, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Mapleton?

Mapleton averages 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 46.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mapleton?

Mapleton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56065.

What is the population of Mapleton?

The population of Mapleton, Minnesota is 1,674 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mapleton?

Key numbers for living in Mapleton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $168,200, median household income $77,768, 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 Mapleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.