salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,040 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 129 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maple Grove?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maple Grove
| Size | Maple Grove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,761 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,884 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,069 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,453 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,715 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maple Grove overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Maple Grove, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maple Grove
Life in Maple Grove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maple Grove?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $726 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $418,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maple Grove, MN?
Renting in Maple Grove costs a median of about $2,176 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Maple Grove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,040 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maple Grove cheap or expensive?
Maple Grove is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $143,150. It ranks 129th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maple Grove?
The median homeowner in Maple Grove pays $4,502 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Maple Grove more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Maple Grove?
The median home value in Maple Grove is $418,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
71,173 people live in Maple Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.