The Town FilesMaple Lake, Minnesota
City in Wright County · population 2,159 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,800
- Household income
- $93,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.6
Maple Lake is a city of 2,159 people in Wright County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $246,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 86% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Minnesota towns.
How Maple Lake ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Maple Lake is worth $246,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $93,750, which is more affordable than 82% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $591 a month. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maple Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $591 | $991 |
| Median household income | $93,750 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Maple Lake
| People | Maple Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Maple Lake
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 2.7°F. About 31.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.8 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maple Lake since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 1, 1997 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 1, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 25, 2008.
Severe weather in Wright County since 1996
Wright County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wright County
Wright County had 48,758 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,999 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Maple Lake itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Maple Lake
2 public schools with 786 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LAKE ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 407 | 13.6 |
| MAPLE LAKE SECONDARY | 7-12 | 379 | 14.0 |
Towns near Maple Lake
- Maple Lake, MN2.5 mi · 2,144 people · home $469,600
- Albion, MN4.3 mi · 1,264 people · home $378,300
- Corinna, MN4.8 mi · 2,540 people · home $457,100
- Chatham, MN5.3 mi · 1,362 people · home $468,900
- Annandale, MN5.7 mi · 3,330 people · home $251,800
- Silver Creek, MN7.2 mi · 2,559 people · home $452,600
- Buffalo, MN8.0 mi · 16,168 people · home $314,400
- Middleville, MN8.5 mi · 1,009 people · home $412,700
Maple Lake questions
Is Maple Lake, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maple Lake scores better for retirees than 6% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 21%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Maple Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Maple Lake is valued at $246,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,750, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $591 a month.
What is the weather like in Maple Lake?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 2.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year and 39.8 inches of snow.
Does Maple Lake get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maple Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 1, 1997. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)