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( 18 Ratings )

Living in Maple Valley, WA

Ranks better than 86% of areas Follow

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Maple Valley Area Facts

Maple Valley has a Livability Score of 86_/100, which is considered exceptional
Maple Valley crime rates are 53% lower than the Washington average
Cost of living in Maple Valley is 27% higher than the Washington average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Maple Valley Offers Ideal Mix of Community and Opportunity 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Maple Valley, Washington is perfect for people like me looking to raise their family in a safe and relaxed bedroom community of Seattle. Maple Valley offers the ideal mix of quiet suburbia amenities and proximity to the bustling Seattle metro area. Most people living in ...Read More Maple Valley commute to the city for their jobs. The good news is that a bustling tech industry in the Seattle area offers plentiful job opportunities for people of all skill levels.

The moderate climate and the plentiful recreational activities make Maple Valley an amazing place to live for outdoor enthusiasts. The well-loved Lake Wildness Park is a favorite with both residents and visitors for its seasonal special events and plentiful opportunities to kick back and have fun. Regarded as one of the best areas in Maple Valley, the Cedar River Trail is a haven for runners and bikers. In addition, the new Gaffney's Grove Disc Golf Course is emerging as a town favorite. Read Less

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B+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Maple Valley? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Wilderness Crest Neighborhood Park

Fernwood Natural Area

Fernwood Park

Canton Crossing Neighborhood Park

Green To Cedar Rivers Trail Site

Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park

Lake Forest Estates Park

Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park

Entertainment

Lake Wilderness Lodge

Fire Engine Museum

Gibbon Store - Maple Valley Historical Society Museum

Steamboat Studio

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra

Maple Valley Creative Arts Center

Hobart Yellow Submarine

Food & Drink

Jersey Mike's Subs

Crockett's Public House

Subway

Taco Del Mar

Panera Bread

Hops n Drops

Emerald City Smoothies

Papa Murphy's

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Maple Valley? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Maple Valley.

Drive to Work

76%

equal to the US average

Take Public Transit

3%

2% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Maple Valley? The cost of living in Maple Valley is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than Washington.

49% more expensive than average

18% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

A- Crime

What is the crime rate in Maple Valley? Maple Valley crime rates are 1,531, which are 53% lower than Washington

1,531 per 100k people

33% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

33% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Maple Valley? The median income in Maple Valley is $117,706 which is 87% higher than Washington.

Median household income

$117,706113% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$43,23445% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

11% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Maple Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Safeway

Fred Meyer Pharmacy

Walgreens

Bartell Drugs

Doctors

Kinetic Sports & Physical Therapy

Kriss Chiropractic, PS

Partain Chiropractic Clinic

Robinson Family Chiropractic

Crown Health

Hagmans Family Chiropractic

Lake Wilderness Counseling

Maple Valley Chiropractic & Massage

A+ Housing

What are Maple Valley home prices? Maple Valley home prices are $451,900 - which is 68% higher than Washington

Median home value

$451,900145% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,984109% higher than the US average

34% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Maple Valley have good schools? The Maple Valley graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington

High school grad. rates

14% higher than the US average

School test scores

54% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

33% higher than the US average

A User Ratings

Is Maple Valley a good place to live? Maple Valley has an overall rating of 80% from 18 reviews.

Overall user rating

18 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

17 total surveys