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Maple Valley, Washington

Introduction to Maple Valley, Washington

Maple Valley, Washington, in King county, is 9 miles E of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 19 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city is in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett area. There are 14,209 residents in Maple Valley.

Maple Valley History

The first modern settlers arrived in this area in the late 1870s, and the railroad line came a decade later. It was originally named Vine Maple Valley. Later, “Vine” was removed because the post office authorities felt the name was too long. The nearby lakes helped Maple Valley develop into a popular resort destination. It was incorporated as a city in 1997.

Maple Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Wilderness Park
  • Wilderness Trail
  • Tiger Mountain State Forest
  • Rock Creek park
  • Elk Run Golf Club
  • Cedar River Trail

Things To Do In Maple Valley

Maple Valley is a haven for enthusiasts of outdoor recreation. It has been well endowed with natural beauty. The lakes in the city provide opportunities for many types of recreational activities. The city has several parks and well facilitated golf courses in and around the area. The nearby areas also have forests with many miles of nature trails.

Maple Valley Transportation

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a few minutes drive away.

Maple Valley Higher Education

The nearest educational institutions are Green River Community College, Renton Technical College, and Highline Community College.

High Points

Maple Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMaple Valley Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Maple Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Maple Valley Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Maple Valley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Maple Valley, WA

Comparing Maple Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime68

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