Maple Valley, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
28,121 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$147,546 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$672,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$855 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,981 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 3 40
Feb 6 2 41
Mar 6 2 45
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 54
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 9 1 44
Dec 7 3 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 9%

Schools

Tahoma Senior High School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Rock Creek Elementary
<1 miles, E 4.6 star
Glacier Park Elementary
1 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Green River College
8 miles, W 1.9 star
Renton Technical College
11 miles, N 1.9 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
11 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Phoenix-Washington
12 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Valley Medical Center
10 miles, NW 5 star
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
10 miles, W 2.3 star
St Elizabeth Hospital
11 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
14 miles, NW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
101 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
126 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
158 miles, SE 1 star