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About Maple Lake, MN

Maple Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota. The population is 2,162 (2020 U.S. Census). This tiny lakeside village is on Highway 55 between Annandale to the northwest and Buffalo, MN, to the southeast. The town sits on the 777-acre Maple Lake.

The village was created in 1858 with a surveyed map named after Maple Lake Township. Historically, it once was the area of the Native American Chippewa Ojibwa tribe until the government broke the treaty with the native people and encouraged settlement by non-natives in 1855. Europeans, especially the Irish, settled in the area during the 1850s. The village grew slowly but steadily until 1887, when James Madigan, who platted the town, began selling lots.

The development of this village increased with the expansion of agricultural efforts. In 1888, the“Soo Line” railroad passed through the town, and a grain elevator opened in 1889.

This town is best known for its fishing. Anglers fish in the lake for largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and walleye.

What to do in Maple Lake, MN

There are 11 lakes nearby, so this is a dream location for fishing.

• Shopping: A fun place to shop for a masquerade party outfit is the Costume Shoppe. You may find a treasure at Maple Lake Antiques.
• Destination: The Maple Lake State Wildlife Management Area is northeast of the town and next to Lake Mary. It has amazing hiking trails.
• Features: There is not much to do in this town for entertainment except go bowling and fishing. However, there is tremendous competition for the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby prizes.

Working in Maple Lake, MN

The local economy depends on manufacturing, retail, health care, and construction. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $74,820 per year. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 36.1%, compared to the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 30 minutes because many live in the rural areas surrounding the town.

The Jude Industrial Park started in the 1980s and became the location for the operations of Bernatello’s Pizza, Jude Candy and Tobacco, Cedar Lake Engineering, Sun Patio Pontoon, and Elletson Bowl and Recreation.

The industrial park expanded during the 1990s by adding Dental Resources Inc., Elletson Manufacturing, KWM Manufacturing, Product Technologies Inc., Rhino Roto Mold, and H & H Sports.

Residential development included the Donald & Victor Jude addition and the Donald C. Jude addition. Both are on the northern side of Maple Lake. Further commercial development during the 1990s included the American Legion building, Roger’s Amoco, Pizzazz, Pauman Our Own Hardware, a Security State Bank branch, and a VFW building. Plans are ongoing to build additional residential developments, commercial buildings, and light industrial manufacturing sites.

The most popular industries are construction (10.8%), health care (7.1%), education (6.4%), metal products (5.8%), professional, scientific, and technical services (4.6%), administrative support and waste management (4.5%), and grocery stores (4.0%).

If you want to be a first responder, the Maple Lake Fire Department usually accepts applications_._

Maple Lake, MN Neighborhood

This small town has only one neighborhood. Many choose to live outside the city limits in the nearby rural parts of Minnesota and just come into town occasionally for supplies.

The median home price in this area is $327,900, which is lower than the median home price in other parts of the United States at $423,600. Most homes are owner-occupied. Residential construction happened mostly between 1940 and 1999 in this town.

You will find three- and four-bedroom homes mixed with some townhouses and apartments. The average rent is $1,088, with a vacancy rate of around 20% in the off-season. There are usually many places available to rent except when the ice fishing derby happens during winter. During the high season, all the rental properties are almost fully booked.

Maple Lake, MN School District

The public school district is the Maple Lake Public Schools Independent School District #881. The district spends around $13,796 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14 to one.

There is one private school in the area. It is St. Timothy’s Catholic School (K to 8th grade).

There are no colleges and universities in this small town for higher education. There are 46 colleges and universities within 50 miles. The closest one is the public, four-year college of St. Cloud State University, in St. Cloud, about 23 miles from Maple Lake.

Moving to Maple Lake, MN

If you are new to the area, this contact information will help you with your new home or apartment to set it up with the utilities turned on.

Maple Lake Municipal offers water and sewer service. Xcel Energy or the Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric Assn provides electricity. CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas. The telephone service is provided by Windstream. TV and internet connections are provided by Charter Communications.

The Public Works Department manages the streets, parks, airport, and utilities.

The municipal government consists of an elected mayor and four elected members serving on the city council.

Maple Lake, MN Housing

The median home price in this area is $327,900, increasing by 11.6% year-over-year. The moderate home prices, 24% below the national average, help control the cost of living in this area. The cost of living is 3% lower than other communities in the state and matches the national average.