Maple Grove, MN vs White Bear Lake, 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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in walk score (36 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $79,699). White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 71,288 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+43.3 |
C
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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C
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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