Maple Grove, MN vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 24.1 min). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $106,846).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 71,288 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Maple Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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