Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Kingdom Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
AMC Arbor Lakes 16
Cinema
Venetian Waterpark at Holiday Inn Hotel Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
Water Park
Paint Pub
Theatre Arts
Town Green Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Maple Grove History Museum
Museum
Mann's Cinema 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (48) D-
Rusty Taco
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Yu Fong Chinese Takeout
Fast Food
Pizza Hut/Wing Street
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Yogurt Lab
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wahlburgers
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Jamba
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (7) B
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Maple Grove Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Mobile Hope
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
French Bakery Chez Arnaud
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Patrick's Restaurant & Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Brothers Meat & Seafood
Butcher
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Fare For All Warehouse Sale
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
VonHansen's Meats
Butcher
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (120) A+
Donahue South Playlot
Park
Donahue North Park
Park
Fish Lake Regional Park
Park
Maple Meadows Playlot
Park
Basswood Park
Park
Cedar Island Playfields
Park
Basswood Elementary School playground
Playground
Maple Tree Playlot
Park
Fish Lake Woods Park
Park
Hemlock Ponds Playfield
Park
Wedgewood Playlot
Park
Eagle Lake Woods Playlot
Park
Bass Lake Park
Park
Reserve Park
Park
Nottingham Park
Park
Eagle Lake Regional Park
Park
Elm Creek Valley Linear Park
Park
Town Green
Park
South Elm Road Park
Park
Maple Grove Rotary Music Plaza
Playground
Crosswinds Park
Park
Aspen Ridge Park
Park
Schmidt Lake Park
Park
Grove West Park
Park
Bridges Park
Park
Shops (92) F
Angelic Skin Clinic
Beauty
Erik's Bike Board Ski
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
DMP Furniture
Furniture
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
David's Bridal
Clothing
World Market
Interior Decoration
Sprint
Electronics
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
LensCrafters
Optician
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ideal image Laser Hair Removal
Beauty
Evereve
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Forever 21
Clothing
Kids Hair
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Nails & Spa
Beauty
Chico's
Clothing
Allure Intimate Apparel
Clothing
Salons by JC
Beauty
Burlington
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Jared
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Maple Grove.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations
B+
62 Place N
Bus Stop
62 Place N
Bus Stop
Quinwood Ln
Bus Stop
62 Place N
Bus Stop
Quinwood Ln
Bus Stop
Bass Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Bass Lk/ 62 Place
Bus Stop
Norwood Ln
Bus Stop
Magnolia Ln
Bus Stop
Cr 61 (Nw Blvd)
Bus Stop
Larch Ln
Bus Stop
Bass Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Bass Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Cr 61 (Nw Blvd)
Bus Stop
Kirkwood Ln
Bus Stop
Gramercy Park
Bus Stop
Gramercy Park
Bus Stop
58 Av N
Bus Stop
58 Av N
Bus Stop
Meadowlark Ln
Bus Stop
Gramercy/ 62 Pl
Bus Stop
Cr 61 (Nw Blvd)
Bus Stop
Kirkwood Ln
Bus Stop
Oakview Ln
Bus Stop
Kirkwood Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.7%
D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Maple Grove is 117/100 - which is 18% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A-

Maple Grove crime rates are 2,050 per 100k, which is 9% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
1,933 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
117 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Maple Grove is $113,793 - which is 80% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$113,793
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
A+
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairview Clinic
Clinic
Maple Grove Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Maple Grove Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Elm Creek Dental
Dentist
Maple Grove Police Department
Police
Light Rx Face and Body
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cub Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Maple Grove Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Johnson Chiropractic Clinic
Clinic
Maple Grove Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Artisan Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cub Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Passport Health Brooklyn Park Travel Clinic
Clinic
Gentle Dentistry
Dentist
Rasmussen Dental
Dentist
Plymouth PD
Police
Maple Grove Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing A+

Maple Grove home prices are $299,700 - which is 57% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$299,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A

The Maple Grove graduation rate is 96% - which is 7% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
62%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (16) F
Prairie Care Brooklyn Park Day Prg
Oak View Elementary
Ave Maria Academy
Basswood Elementary
Cedar Island Elementary
Maple Grove Middle School
Alc Mgms Middle Year Program
Step By Step Montessori-Maple Grove
Providence Academy Upper School
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch
Rice Lake Elementary
Maranatha Christian Academy
Zachary Lane Elementary
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Meadow Lake Elementary
Gateway To College - Is
Kimberly Lane Elementary
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Beacon Academy Esy
Options Mid/Elem Ebd
Step By Step Montessori
Excel High School
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
High Schools (4) D-
Prairie Care Brooklyn Park Day Prg
Paragon Academy
Providence Academy Upper School
Maranatha Christian Academy
Hennepin Gateway To College
Is The Alternative Program (Tap)
Alc - Gateway - Ey
Wayzata High
The Alternative Program (Tap)
Hennepin Technical Pathways
Off Campus Cte
Strive Transition
Alc Credit Recovery
Osseo Alc Alternative Programs
Alc Independent Study
Alc Senior High
Osseo Area Learning Center
Options Mid/Elem Ebd
North Education Center Academy
Neca Independent Study
Alc - Neca - Ey
Wayzata Transition School
West Lutheran High School
Excel High School
Northgate Academy
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ratings D-

Maple Grove has an overall rating of 50% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes
B+
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  • Maple Grove has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Maple Grove crime rates are 9% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Maple Grove is 18% higher than the Minnesota average
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Not friendly - at least in City Center area of Maple Grove between 101/Bass Lake 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2021) People could not be more rude. Young Families, think their lives are just perfect and scoff at you if you're anything but. Forget having a dog in training, people don't accept that. Rude, stares, comments to themselves, people who just ignore you flat out when you say "hi" or wav ...Read More e and smile. Not to mention the cars that fly through our streets at 40 miles an hour when it is supposed to be a kid friendly neighborhood, and the trash kids that walk up to the grocery store and throw trash along the streets, in people's yards, and smash glass every where every other night of the none-snowy months. Can't stand it. Read Less
Just moved in...Can't wait until the day we move out... 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2021) We just purchased a home in far west Maple Grove, an up and coming neighborhood mixed in with a few neighborhoods probably built between 1990 and 2000. We could not be more appalled by how unfriendly people are that walk past our sidewalk RIGHT ON OUR PROPERTY. A wave doesn't ki ...Read More ll you people, or even a half smile. Our immediate neighbor family is wonderful, we've gotten along great with them. Our cul de sac has very friendly families and we all enjoy exchanging a wave, a discussion about what's new or just saying hi. Everyone that passes the back of our home, however, are just plain rude. Gleason park is a park nearby and I cannot tell you how many rude comments have been made loudly amongst each other about our dogs or the looks we have been given and the stares. I don't see what is wrong with what we are doing? We are minding our own business walking our dogs, politely, and keeping to ourselves, and try to be nice and smile and wave, but no one does. It's the snobby folks/families that have to have everything perfect, and it's probably our new rescue dog who is new to environments like ours and the families and folks around us wouldn't be caught dead with a dog that is "in training". Read Less
How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love Maple Grove, MN 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I moved to the Twin Cities when I was 22, and it didn't take me long to realize I'd made a mistake. Oh, they were nice enough - the scenery was gorgeous, and there was always plenty to do - but coming from the Tennessee countryside, they lacked the community that I'd grown up wit ...Read More h, the sense of belonging that came so naturally to small Southern towns.

Moving to Maple Grove changed that. Located in the northwest region of Minneapolis-St. Paul region, Maple Grove is like a small town in a big city. It has everything you could need in terms of food, shopping, and entertainment, but it doesn't swallow you up like most modern metropolises. I moved to Maple Grove and haven't looked back since.

Maple Grove isn't quite as large as its neighbors, but it doesn't lack for commercialization or convenience. You can find anything you need on Main Street, which runs directly through "The Shoppes" at Arbor Lakes. They have cafes, restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, and of course, plenty of coffee shops! If you're like and need your caffeine, make sure to hit Caribou!

As for the neighborhood, most of Maple Grove is a bit older than the national average. It's a suburb with a lot of married couples and children, so if you're looking for a party town, this isn't it. Personally, I consider the demographic a selling point - you don't have to worry about noise or crime, and there's a real sense of community among the residents. There are parades and festivals all tear long, and the parks are always kept clean and green. It's a great place to raise a family.

In short, Maple Grove is a wonderful place to live if you're looking for somewhere that's quiet and safe but doesn't lack for modernity. It's far enough from downtown Minneapolis that none of the bad stuff spills over, but close enough that if you want something you can't find in Maple Grove, you can always hop a bus and travel a few minutes south. It's a win-win situation for everyone! Read Less
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love Maple Grove, MN 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I moved to the Twin Cities when I was 22, and it didn't take me long to realize I'd made a mistake. Oh, they were nice enough - the scenery was gorgeous, and there was always plenty to do - but coming from the Tennessee countryside, they lacked the community that I'd grown up wit ...Read More h, the sense of belonging that came so naturally to small Southern towns.

Moving to Maple Grove changed that. Located in the northwest region of Minneapolis-St. Paul region, Maple Grove is like a small town in a big city. It has everything you could need in terms of food, shopping, and entertainment, but it doesn't swallow you up like most modern metropolises. I moved to Maple Grove and haven't looked back since.

Maple Grove isn't quite as large as its neighbors, but it doesn't lack for commercialization or convenience. You can find anything you need on Main Street, which runs directly through "The Shoppes" at Arbor Lakes. They have cafes, restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, and of course, plenty of coffee shops! If you're like and need your caffeine, make sure to hit Caribou!

As for the neighborhood, most of Maple Grove is a bit older than the national average. It's a suburb with a lot of married couples and children, so if you're looking for a party town, this isn't it. Personally, I consider the demographic a selling point - you don't have to worry about noise or crime, and there's a real sense of community among the residents. There are parades and festivals all tear long, and the parks are always kept clean and green. It's a great place to raise a family.

In short, Maple Grove is a wonderful place to live if you're looking for somewhere that's quiet and safe but doesn't lack for modernity. It's far enough from downtown Minneapolis that none of the bad stuff spills over, but close enough that if you want something you can't find in Maple Grove, you can always hop a bus and travel a few minutes south. It's a win-win situation for everyone! Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Maple Grove? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Donahue South Playlot
      Donahue North Park
      Fish Lake Regional Park
      Maple Meadows Playlot
      Basswood Park
      Cedar Island Playfields
      Basswood Elementary School playground
      Maple Tree Playlot

      Entertainment

      AMC Arbor Lakes 16
      Venetian Waterpark at Holiday Inn Hotel Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
      Paint Pub
      Town Green Bandshell
      Maple Grove History Museum
      Mann's Cinema 12

      Food & Drink

      Rusty Taco
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Yu Fong Chinese Takeout
      Pizza Hut/Wing Street
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Culver's

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Maple Grove? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Maple Grove.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Maple Grove a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Maple Grove Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Cub Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors