Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
12%
Maple Valley, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,086
Population
27,502
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Washington's beauty in the valley
Outdoors
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Parks
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Nature
At the heart of Maple Valley, Lake Wilderness sets the tone for the entire neighborhood -- one of rugged, natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Along the northwest side of the lake, Lake Wilderness Park includes three wetlands, a variety of wildlife, fishing areas, a playground, picnic areas, walking paths, a beach for swimming, and a boat launch. The wooded, winding roads throughout Maple Valley lead past a variety of cozy neighborhoods. This peaceful community is repeatedly named one of Washington's safest cities. It has also been crowned one of the "best towns for families," one of the "best places to raise kids," and one of America's hottest suburbs.
Maple Valley is situated about 25 miles northeast of Tacoma and about 26 miles southeast of Seattle, making Maple Valley an ideal location for commuters. For those who enjoy hiking, it is surrounded by parks: Rock Creek Natural Area, Danville-Georgetown Open Space, Henry's Ridge Natural Area, Black Diamond Natural Area, Lake Sawyer Regional Park, and Cedar Creek Park. A variety of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores are located throughout the city, especially along Maple Valley Black Diamond Road.
Explore the City
Scenic Cedar River bridge is a favorite spot for locals to enjoy the sun.
Walk the Pipeline Trail to get to know the Maple Valley area.
Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley is a serene spot to relax.
A row of contemporary homes in Maple Valley.
Lakeside homes often have private docks in Maple Valley..
Get some work done at the Maple Valley Public Library.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$131,134
Average: $148,960
Education
8,259
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,490
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Maple Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Maple Valley, WA is $1,944 for a studio, $2,076 for one bedroom, $2,347 for two bedrooms, and $2,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maple Valley has increased by 5.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,076/month
684 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Maple Valley, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
601 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
725 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,790 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
40 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Shadow Lake Bog
- Enatai Beach Park
- Flaming Geyser State Park
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.