Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Maple Valley, WA
Explore Maple Valley and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.0 / 10
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Maple Valley at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population28,287
Median Household Income$152,885
Median Home Value$724,700
Median Gross Rent$2,304
Median Age36.7
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home23.9%
Homeownership83.2%
Housing Vacancy2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Maple Valley is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Maple Valley and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Maple Valley
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$724,700
Median Gross Rent$2,304
Homeownership83.2%
Housing Vacancy2.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Maple Valley, WA
Median Household Income$152,885
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home23.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Maple Valley and how households are structured
Population28,287
Median Age36.7
Average Household Size3.0
Maple Valley is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Maple Valley
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Maple Valley point to warm summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High77.0°F
Average Winter Low33.0°F
Annual Rainfall59.7 in.
Annual Snowfall17.5 in.
Seasonal Life in Maple Valley
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Maple Valley is located in King County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. King County.
County Intelligence
Maple Valley & King County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Maple Valley is located in King County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Maple Valley.
Current NarrowTheList data for Maple Valley shows a population of about 28,287. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
King County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Maple Valley.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.