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Cost of Living in Maple Valley, WA

Population 28,287 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,304
Median home value$724,700
Median household income$152,885

The median rent in Maple Valley, WA is $2,304/month, 31% higher than the Washington median and 63% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $724,700, 118% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $152,885 a year, 56% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $92,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,664/mo

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Maple Valley vs. Washington vs. U.S.

Maple ValleyWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,304$1,760$1,413
Median home value$724,700$564,600$332,700
Median household income$152,885$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate83.2%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher50.2%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate4.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.8%5.1%5.2%
Work from home23.9%19.8%15.1%
Median age36.738.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Maple Valley, WA?

The median gross rent in Maple Valley, WA is $2,304 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Maple Valley, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $92,160 a year in gross income.

Is Maple Valley, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 63% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Poway, CARent $2,301 · Income $148,359Chantilly, VARent $2,312 · Income $157,124Montclair, VARent $2,366 · Income $155,774Herndon, VARent $2,259 · Income $148,000Crofton, MDRent $2,217 · Income $150,577Oceanside, NYRent $2,227 · Income $149,560

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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