Living in Maplewood, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maplewood · Census data 2020–2024
Maplewood has 5,803 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $135,943 (39% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $708,300, the median rent is $2,000/month.
Maplewood at a glance
- Population
- 5,803
- Median age
- 48.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $135,943State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $708,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,000/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Maplewood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maplewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maplewood the median home value is $708,300, 113% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,691 a month in housing costs.
Maplewood median household income
The median household income in Maplewood is $135,943 and the income per person is $72,923. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Maplewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,349
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.54
Maplewood demographics
- Population
- 5,803
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 2,274
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maplewood ›
Education in Maplewood
53.6% of adults 25 and older in Maplewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maplewood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Maplewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Vashon | 9,934 | $120,571 | $790,700 | $1,670 |
| Ruston | 1,245 | $116,331 | $912,700 | $2,598 |
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What is the median household income in Maplewood, WA?
The median household income in Maplewood is $135,943, 39% 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 Maplewood?
The median home value in Maplewood is $708,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Maplewood?
The median gross rent in Maplewood is $2,000 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Maplewood, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Maplewood?
The median age in Maplewood is 48.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Maplewood?
The average commute to work in Maplewood is 33 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maplewood?
The unemployment rate in Maplewood is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maplewood?
53.6% of adults in Maplewood 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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