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Maple Grove vs Blaine, MN: How They Compare
The short answer
Maple Grove and Blaine are close in size and land area, but Maple Grove is in Hennepin County and Blaine is in Anoka County. Maple Grove had an estimated 73,893 residents in 2025 on about 32.6 square miles, and Blaine had an estimated 76,603 on about 32.9. Maple Grove drivers use Interstates 94, 494, and 694, and Blaine drivers use Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65.
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| Fact | Maple Grove | Blaine |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County | Anoka County |
| ZIP codes | 55311, 55369 | 55449, 55434 (and others) |
| Population (2025 estimate) | 73,893 | 76,603 |
| Land area | About 32.6 sq mi | About 32.9 sq mi |
| Median owner-occupied home value (Census 2020-2024 survey) | $418,300 | $352,400 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.3% | 85.3% |
| School districts | Osseo Area Schools (District 279); Wayzata Public Schools (District 284) | Anoka-Hennepin; Centennial; Spring Lake Park |
| Main routes / transit | I-94, I-494, I-694, Hwy 610, Hwy 169; Maple Grove Transit express buses | I-35W, Hwy 10, Hwy 65; Metro Transit Routes 10 and 824 |
| Parks and trails (official figures) | More than 1,000 acres of parks, 36 miles of maintained trails, and 48 playgrounds | About 638 acres of parks, more than 650 acres of open space, and more than 50 miles of trails |
Population is the Census estimate for July 1, 2025. The home values are U.S. Census survey figures for 2020 to 2024, not today's sale prices. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
Homes
Maple Grove incorporated in 1954 and has been growing ever since. Its neighborhoods are organized around lakes such as Weaver, Fish, and Rice, and around Arbor Lakes and Main Street, where homes, townhomes, and condominiums sit within reach of shops. Newer subdivisions and new construction are part of the market.
Blaine's first suburban homes were starter developments in the southern part of the city after World War II. The city says it has added about 1,000 residents a year over the last 20 years, so a home in one part of Blaine can be decades older or newer than one a few miles away.
The Census survey for 2020 to 2024 put the median owner-occupied home value at $418,300 in Maple Grove and $352,400 in Blaine. Owners occupy 82.3 percent of homes in Maple Grove and 85.3 percent in Blaine. Those survey figures are not today's sale prices, so we pull recent sales for the homes you are considering.
Getting around
In Maple Grove, Interstates 94, 494, and 694 meet, and Highways 610 and 169 serve the north and east sides. Maple Grove Transit runs express buses to Minneapolis from Maple Grove Transit Station on Main Street and Parkway Station.
Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65 run through Blaine and lead south toward Minneapolis and St. Paul. Metro Transit Routes 10 and 824 run between Northtown Transit Center and downtown Minneapolis.
Which one fits you?
Both cities have grown for decades, so home age depends on the neighborhood. If you want a home near Weaver, Fish, or Rice Lake, or near the shops at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove is worth a look. If you want more than 650 acres of open space and more than 50 miles of trails, or a drive along Interstate 35W, Blaine is worth a look.
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You can read more on our Maple Grove page and our Blaine page.
Where these facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from U.S. Census QuickFacts: Maple Grove, U.S. Census QuickFacts: Blaine, City of Maple Grove: around the city, City of Maple Grove: school districts, City of Maple Grove: park-and-ride, City of Blaine: history, City of Blaine: parks and trails, City of Blaine: education and libraries, Metro Transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maple Grove or Blaine bigger?
Blaine has more people. Maple Grove had an estimated 73,893 residents on July 1, 2025, and Blaine had an estimated 76,603. Maple Grove covers about 32.6 square miles of land, and Blaine covers about 32.9.
Which has newer homes, Maple Grove or Blaine?
Both cities have grown for decades, so home age depends on the neighborhood. Maple Grove has newer subdivisions and new construction as part of its market. Blaine's first suburban homes were starter developments after World War II, and the city says it has added about 1,000 residents a year over the last 20 years. We compare the age of each home you are considering.
Are Maple Grove and Blaine in the same county?
No. Maple Grove is in Hennepin County, and Blaine is in Anoka County.
Which school districts serve Maple Grove and Blaine?
Osseo Area Schools serves most of Maple Grove, and Wayzata Public Schools serves part of it. Three districts serve different parts of Blaine: Anoka-Hennepin, Centennial, and Spring Lake Park. The district depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home before you make an offer.
How do I compare property taxes in Maple Grove and Blaine?
Each county keeps its own records. Hennepin County has the tax records for Maple Grove, and Anoka County has them for Blaine. Search each county's property information lookup by address or parcel number to see the taxes and assessed value for each home. We pull those records with you for the exact homes on your list.
Is it easier to commute to Minneapolis or St. Paul from Maple Grove or Blaine?
Blaine has Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65 leading south toward Minneapolis and St. Paul, and Metro Transit Routes 10 and 824 run from Northtown Transit Center to downtown Minneapolis. Maple Grove has Interstates 94, 494, and 694, and Maple Grove Transit runs express buses to Minneapolis. We map your actual route before you choose.
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