Maple Grove, MN vs West St. Paul, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in walk score (45 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $68,359). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 71,288 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+12.9 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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