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Maple Valley, WA
City in King County, Washington.
Population
28,287
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,711
ZIP codes
0
Maple Valley and its ZIP codes
Maple Valley at a glance
- Maple Valley is about 40 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $152,885 a year, 56% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $724,700 (28% above Washington) and median rent is $2,304 a month.
Local data for Maple Valley, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maple Valley, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$152,885
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$724,700
Median rent
$2,304/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
50.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,484), Irish Americans (3,132), Indian Americans (1,832).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Maple Valley.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$136,848
1,436,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$128,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
How people get to work
Maple Valley, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maple Valley, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
75
Countywide, mostly lightning
Flood insurance policies
4,529
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 33°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maple Valley, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Maple Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| RavensdaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| CovingtonCity | 3 mi | 5.9 |
| Lake Morton-BerrydaleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 12.3 |
| HobartCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 18.8 |
| Black DiamondCity | 4.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Maple Heights-Lake DesireCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake HolmCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MirrormontCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 10.4 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.7 |
| East Renton HighlandsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 11.1 |
| KentCity | 8.8 mi | 33.8 |
| AuburnCity | 10 mi | 29.6 |
| RentonCity | 11 mi | 23.5 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.3 |
| Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maple Valley, WA in?
- Maple Valley is in King County, Washington.
- What is the population of Maple Valley, WA?
- About 28,287 people live in Maple Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maple Valley?
- Nearby places include Shadow Lake (2.7 mi), Ravensdale (2.7 mi), Covington (3 mi), Lake Morton-Berrydale (4 mi), Hobart (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023