Living in Maplewood, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maplewood · Census data 2020–2024
Maplewood has 40,695 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $91,394 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $323,200, the median rent is $1,406/month.
Maplewood at a glance
- Population
- 40,695
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $91,394State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $323,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,406/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Maplewood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maplewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maplewood the median home value is $323,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,010 a month in housing costs.
Maplewood median household income
The median household income in Maplewood is $91,394 and the income per person is $43,481. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Maplewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,108
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.61
Maplewood demographics
- Population
- 40,695
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 15,210
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maplewood ›
Education in Maplewood
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Maplewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maplewood
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Maplewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 40,695 | $91,394 | $323,200 | $1,406 |
| North St. Paul | 12,570 | $84,797 | $298,500 | $1,352 |
| Little Canada | 10,514 | $77,957 | $319,800 | $1,417 |
| Gem Lake | 483 | $124,583 | $568,900 | $1,800 |
| Vadnais Heights | 12,838 | $98,685 | $363,100 | $1,455 |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | $83,554 | $331,800 | $1,601 |
| Birchwood Village | 866 | $156,563 | $462,800 | $1,681 |
| Pine Springs | 395 | $156,250 | $626,600 | — |
| Oakdale | 28,585 | $93,772 | $318,100 | $1,481 |
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What is the median household income in Maplewood, MN?
The median household income in Maplewood is $91,394, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maplewood?
The median home value in Maplewood is $323,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Maplewood?
The median gross rent in Maplewood is $1,406 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Maplewood, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Maplewood?
The median age in Maplewood is 39.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Maplewood?
The average commute to work in Maplewood is 22 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maplewood?
The unemployment rate in Maplewood is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maplewood?
35.3% of adults in Maplewood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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