Named after its bounty of Maple Trees, the eastern Minnesota city of Maple Grove attracts Twin City commuters with its sense of seclusion and proximity to urban amenities. Established in the mid-1800s as a settlement for the Winnebago Indians, Maple Grove has since developed into a growing metropolis specializing in technology and health. “Over the last 20 to 30 years, it has absolutely exploded here,” says Molly Hangartner, Realtor with Homes by Molly, Brokered by Realty Group LLC. “It’s gone from something you would blink driving through to this buzzing metropolis that has essentially everything you would need. The neighboring cities all drive to it." Today, companies like Gyrus ACMI, a medical device supplier and Maple Grove Hospital are two major employers in the city and despite ongoing growth, the Maple Grove Community Organization works to maintain a neighborhood feel through shared activities like their annual Chalkfest Maple Grove and Maple Grove Days. Add to this dynamic lakeside recreation and easy access to U.S. Interstate 94, Maple Grove perfectly balances small-town vibes with urban convenience.
Quiet neighborhoods and new development make Maple Grove a popular suburb to live.
The Shops at Arbor Lakes keeps the home town feel that Maple Grove is known for.
North Memorial Hospital is Maple Grove's primary healthcare facility.
Maple Grove also has pocket of industrial areas, home to companies like Gyrus ACMI.
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New construction and waterfront properties
The housing market in Maple Grove is competitive due in part to its desirable lakefront landscape and the lack of inventory. “There is low supply versus high demand, like pretty much everywhere in Minnesota,” says Hangartner. “It’s tight right now, and when homes are priced right, they sell quickly.” The city is also growing quickly, which has led to the continual development of new subdivisions on the west side. Not many houses here were built before 1960, and the vast majority were built after 1980, but a small selection of charming Victorians and Colonial Revivals date back to the late 1800s. “Not to be cliché, but there is literally something for everyone,” adds Hangartner. With an average home price of $550,000, homes here are $200,000 more expensive than the average property in Minnesota. Prices range from as low as $200,000 for a two-bedroom townhouse to upwards of $1.8 million for a newly constructed craftsman-style home with five bedrooms and waterfront views. Hundreds of homes here back up to one of the area’s numerous lakes, and many feature private docks, often exceeding $700,000 in price. While some homes in Maple Grove sit close together on quarter-acre lots, most residents still enjoy a sense of privacy fdue to larger yards sized at half an acre to 2 acres, along with mature trees and thick natural areas separating lots.
Maple Grove is consistently growing with new development and expansive neighborhoods.
The Lakes of Maple Grove are lined with a variety of two story and ranch style homes.
Split level homes from the late 20th century are popular throughout Maple Grove.
Row style townhomes have been increasingly popular in Maple Grove.
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Outdoor recreation and lakefront activities
Home to around 50 parks and seven lakes, Maple Grove has over 1,000 acres of public park spaces to explore, taking up about a quarter of the city's land. Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest on the northside, and popular for hiking and mountain biking in the summers, or sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter. For a wooded lakeside setting, Fish Lake Regional Park to the south has a wooden dock for fishing or boating and beaches for sunbathing in the warmer months. Anglers have no trouble finding spots to cast out lines, and the 223-acre Fish Lake is a local favorite for reeling in northern pike and bluegill. Central Park has a playground and paved paths leading to the pavilion, which serves as a warming center during the winter. The public Rush Creek Gast side has an 18-hole course layout and a driving range for fine-tuning swings. Daily tee times and cardholder programs are available and vary depending on the time of day or depth of the package.
Maple Grove's Elm Creek Park is home to a popular cross country ski trail.
Fish Lake is one of many lakes in Maple Grove with convenient kayak access.
Eagle Lake Golf is a nine-hole course with lit driving range in Maple Grove.
Central Park of Maple Grove is home to a one of a kind ice skating rink.
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The annual Chalkfest and Maple Grove Days
In June, vibrant colors and chalk portraits adorn Main Street during the city's annual Chalkfest Maple Grove celebration. This two-day event hosts artists from across the globe is known as the biggest Chalkfest in the Midwest. Visitors enjoy local food vendors, live music performances and colorful street drawing demonstrations, and attendees are encouraged to tip or donate the artists as available. The Maple Grove Community Organization hosts the annual Maple Grove Days at the Community Center in July. This five day event is volunteer-run and designed to foster a know-your-neighbor atmosphere within the city. Visitors enjoy food trucks, live music performances and a final parade concluding the festival. This long-standing event has been a tradition within the community for over 30 years.
A performance stage offers live music during Chalkfest.
Several artists create thier art work on each block of Main Street.
This 3-D chalk art comes to life on the street.
Some artists use liquid chalk paint to create their artwork.
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High-marks at Osseo Area Schools
Maple Grove families are zoned for the Osseo Area School District, which earns an impressive B-plus overall grade and an A-minus rating on its college preparatory initiatives and club offerings from the review site, Niche. The district's two highest-rated schools are Maple Grove Middle and Maple Grove Senior High, which earn B-plus and A overall grades, respectively. Maple Grove Senior High serves 2,200 students and is the 22nd-best public high school in Minnesota, according to Niche. Maple Grove Senior High School offers more than 70 extra-curricular activities and 16 AP courses to prepare students for higher education. Private options like Providence Academy and Maranatha Christian Academy are also available. Osseo Area Schools also has a Community-Based Vocational Assessment and Training program, which provides work-based learning opportunities to local students with disabilities.
Maple Grove Senior High School ranks in the top 30 best public high schools in Minnesota.
Maple Grove Middle School enrolls nearly 1,600 students in grades 6-8.
Fernbrook Elementary School is highly-rated with an overall Niche grade of 'A-'.
Elm Creek Elementary with holds Pre-K - 5th Grade students.
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Commercial hubs and the Maple Grove Farmers Market
Most locals shop at Maple Grove Crossing and The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes along I-94, where popular stores include Cub Foods, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market and Lunds and Byerlys. “The Arbor Lakes retail, dining and entertainment district is second in size only to the Mall of America,” says Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director of Maple Grove. A selection of chain fast food spots and locally owned favorites surround these commercial hubs, like The Lookout Bar & Grill and Paulie’s, which offer classic American pub bites and refreshing brews in a relaxed atmosphere. Fresh produce is available at the Maple Grove Farmers Market, hosted on Thursdays at the Maple Grove Community Center throughout the year.
Maple Grove's Arbor Lakes district has more shops and restaurants than most shopping malls.
Maple Grove Crossing is where you'll find Cub Foods.
Barnes & Noble is another popular store found in Maple Grove Crossing.
Buca Di Beppo is a popular Italian eatery in Maple Grove's Shops of Arbor Lakes.
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Commute into the Twin Cities on I-94
Interstate 94 runs through Maple Grove and allows for a straightforward trip to the Twin Cities, with interstate access ramps throughout town. Additionally, U.S. Route 169 is the city’s eastern border and can take travelers south to towns like Mankato or north to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. When traveling further outside the community, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 26 miles away. For healthcare, the Maple Grove Hospital is 6 miles from the heart of the city.
Crime
The Maple Grove community experiences higher than average crime rates with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, which oversees Maple Grove, reporting approximately 123.5 incidents per 100,000 people during 2023. Comparatively, Minnesota recorded 68.4 violent crimes per 100,000 people, while the U.S. as a whole recorded 111.4 incidents per 100,000 individuals.
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