Apex, NC vs Maple Grove, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Apex leads in walk score (26 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.7). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 72,225 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.6 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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