Living in Maple Valley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maple Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Maple Valley has 28,287 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $152,885 (56% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $724,700, the median rent is $2,304/month.
Maple Valley at a glance
- Population
- 28,287
- Median age
- 36.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $152,885State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $724,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,304/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Maple Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maple Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maple Valley the median home value is $724,700, 118% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,304 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,984 a month in housing costs.
Maple Valley median household income
The median household income in Maple Valley is $152,885 and the income per person is $55,299. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Maple Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,633
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.01
Maple Valley demographics
- Population
- 28,287
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 9,394
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maple Valley ›
Education in Maple Valley
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Maple Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maple Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Maple Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley | 28,287 | $152,885 | $724,700 | $2,304 |
| Ravensdale | 198 | $207,386 | $1,400,000 | — |
| Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $637,300 | $2,232 |
| Hobart | 6,552 | $160,536 | $950,300 | $2,726 |
| Shadow Lake | 2,465 | $152,552 | $816,300 | $3,043 |
| Black Diamond | 5,961 | $141,383 | $779,100 | $1,453 |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 11,183 | $129,833 | $714,200 | $2,017 |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4,113 | $143,148 | $876,200 | $3,130 |
| Lake Holm | 3,555 | $177,371 | $828,600 | — |
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Maple Valley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Maple Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Maple Valley, WA?
The median household income in Maple Valley is $152,885, 56% 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 Valley?
The median home value in Maple Valley is $724,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Maple Valley?
The median gross rent in Maple Valley is $2,304 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Maple Valley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Maple Valley?
The median age in Maple Valley is 36.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Maple Valley?
The average commute to work in Maple Valley is 37 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maple Valley?
The unemployment rate in Maple Valley is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maple Valley?
50.2% of adults in Maple Valley 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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