Thirteen named lakes, more than 50 parks, the 4,900-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve and the shops and patios of Arbor Lakes, all in the northwest metro. Here's what life looks like in Maple Grove.
Maple Grove is a Hennepin County suburb in the northwest Twin Cities metro and, with 70,253 people at the 2020 Census, Minnesota's 11th most populous city. It borders Dayton, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Plymouth and Corcoran. I-94, I-494 and I-694 meet at the Fish Lake split, U.S. 169 runs along the east side, and Highway 610 crosses the north end of the city.
The area was settled in the 1850s and got its name from its stands of maple trees, which once made it a source of maple syrup. The 1854 Pierre Bottineau House, the first wood-frame house in Maple Grove Township, now stands in Elm Creek Park Reserve. The city has grown quickly since the 1970s. Its Arbor Lakes district, built on a former gravel mining area, is now one of the region's biggest shopping and dining destinations, and Boston Scientific employs more than 3,000 people at its Maple Grove campus.
The Census numbers point to a settled, owner-occupied community: 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied, the median owner-occupied home value is $418,300, the median household income is $132,731, and 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (ACS 2020–2024).
Maple Grove is still adding new neighborhoods, mostly on its northwest side near Elm Creek Park Reserve and Rush Creek. In an August 2026 Finance & Commerce report, a local real estate adviser called Maple Grove "a sought-after submarket for residential construction" with "not a whole lot of land left" for development.
Thomas's featured community is Fox Briar Ridge East by Donnay Homes: maintenance-free twin homes with one-level and walkout plans, close in near Bass Lake Road, Arbor Lakes and I-494, from $629,900. Other options run from Lennar townhomes at Rush Hollow to custom homes at The Ridge at Elm Creek. Next up, M/I Homes' planned 86-townhome Maple Creek project near Bass Lake Road and County Road 101 received a planning commission recommendation in August 2026 and still needs further city approvals.
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"From" prices were taken from builder websites on Oct 18, 2026 (Fox Briar Ridge East: Oct 20, 2026, from foxbriarridge.com). They change often. Always confirm with Thomas or the builder.
Twin homes from $629,900 (prices subject to change)
Fox Briar Ridge East is Thomas Moriarty's featured Maple Grove community: a new 17-unit twin-home addition by Donnay Homes, Minnesota's oldest family-owned builder (since 1941). It offers rare new construction in a close-in Maple Grove location. Thomas represents the seller here, so call him to tour.
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Townhome or single-family? Osseo Area Schools or Wayzata? Lake-and-trail living near Elm Creek, or a walk to Arbor Lakes? Thomas Moriarty is local to Maple Grove and can help you compare builders, floor plans, HOA costs and school boundaries before you choose.
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Family-owned spots and community favorites, from a 1958 lakeside bar and grill to a five-generation greenhouse.
The city has more than 50 parks and over 55 miles of trails through woods and around lakes. Highlights include:
Most of Maple Grove is served by Osseo Area Schools, District 279. District schools located in Maple Grove:
Some Maple Grove neighborhoods attend Osseo Middle School, just over the line in Osseo. Builders list it for Rush Hollow and Evanswood, for example. Part of the city is in Wayzata Public Schools (ISD 284), including Juniper Hill and The Ridge at Elm Creek. Boundaries vary by address, so please confirm with the district.
Thomas Moriarty of LivingLocal Realty is local to Maple Grove. He helps buyers compare the city's new construction communities and resale homes, and helps sellers price with confidence. Call, text or email. He's happy to talk through neighborhoods, builders, school boundaries and timing.
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