Maple LakeMN
A town of 2,042, settled in 1858. A regional job hub with 1,698 jobs.
What makes Maple Lake stand out
The 3 things Maple Lake does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 1,563 people come to Maple Lake for work
Where Maple Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Maple Lake’s report card
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About one in eight working residents works right in Maple Lake
Most working residents leave Maple Lake for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Buffalo (11%), St. Cloud (5%) and Monticello (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Maple Lake’s public schools outperform 86% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Maple Lake’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Elementary | PK–6 | 404 | A |
| St. Timothys Parish School Private | PK–8 | 164 | |
| Maple Lake Secondary | 7–12 | 340 | B+ |
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Maple Lake tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Maple Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0.2% of Maple Lake is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Corinna Wildlife Management Area | — | 1 |
Homes in Maple Lake sell for about $340K
The median sale price was $340,000 in May 2026.
About Maple Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
Maple Lake is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,159 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the city.
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- Established
- 1858
- Population
- 2,159
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 55358
- Area code
- 320
Maple Lake’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Maple Lake.