Living in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maple Heights-Lake Desire · Census data 2020–2024
Maple Heights-Lake Desire has 4,113 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $143,148 (46% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $876,200, the median rent is $3,130/month.
Maple Heights-Lake Desire at a glance
- Population
- 4,113
- Median age
- 45.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $143,148State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $876,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $3,130/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Maple Heights-Lake Desire a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maple Heights-Lake Desire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maple Heights-Lake Desire the median home value is $876,200, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,130 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,405 a month in housing costs.
Maple Heights-Lake Desire median household income
The median household income in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $143,148 and the income per person is $52,603. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Maple Heights-Lake Desire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,358
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.23
Maple Heights-Lake Desire demographics
- Population
- 4,113
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,272
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maple Heights-Lake Desire ›
Education in Maple Heights-Lake Desire
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Maple Heights-Lake Desire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maple Heights-Lake Desire
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Maple Heights-Lake Desire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4,113 | $143,148 | $876,200 | $3,130 |
| East Renton Highlands | 12,582 | $142,500 | $778,700 | $2,717 |
| Fairwood | 17,856 | $122,134 | $733,200 | $2,233 |
| Shadow Lake | 2,465 | $152,552 | $816,300 | $3,043 |
| Hobart | 6,552 | $160,536 | $950,300 | $2,726 |
| Mirrormont | 4,019 | $181,842 | $973,900 | $2,083 |
| Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $672,600 | $1,998 |
| Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $637,300 | $2,232 |
| Maple Valley | 28,287 | $152,885 | $724,700 | $2,304 |
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What is the median household income in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA?
The median household income in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $143,148, 46% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The median home value in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $876,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The median gross rent in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $3,130 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The median age in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is 45.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The average commute to work in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is 30 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
The unemployment rate in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maple Heights-Lake Desire?
47.4% of adults in Maple Heights-Lake Desire have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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