Livability Score

86
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) C-
Gravity Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Concessions
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Creative Coffee Brewing
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ristrettos Coffee & Wine
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Village Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crown Donut
Coffee Shop
There Ya Go Espresso
Coffee Shop
RCV Coffee
Coffee Shop
Our Hive
Coffee Shop
Cloud 9 Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Roast Republic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mora Iced Creamery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Legendary Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Lake Wilderness Lodge
Attraction
Fire Engine Museum
Museum
Gibbon Store - Maple Valley Historical Society Museum
Museum
Steamboat Studio
Theatre Arts
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hobart Yellow Submarine
Attraction
Food and Drink (25) C+
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Crockett's Public House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Hops n Drops
Bar
Emerald City Smoothies
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
La Esperanza Mexican Food
Fast Food
Vintage Vino & Espresso
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pla-Mor Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
daVine Wine & Coffee Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Imbibe Bottle House & Taproom
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (10) C-
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
YogaFamily
Gym
9Round
Gym
Thrive Community Fitness
Gym
Maple Valley Community Center
Community Centre
Hawks Family Martial Arts
Gym
Get Hot Yoga
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Tacoma Fitness Club
Gym
Summit Gymnastics
Gym
Lake Sawyer Community Club
Community Centre
Timberlane Homes Association
Community Centre
Impact Martial Arts
Gym
Rainier Athletics
Gym
Legerity Sports Performance Training Facility
Gym
Black Diamond Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Eat the Frog Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Lydia's Cakes and Confections
Bakery
Shawn's Quality Meats & Smokehouse
Butcher
Lake Sawyer Grocery
Grocery Store
Foley's Produce
Grocery Store
Gracene's Cupcake Boutique
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (163) A+
Wilderness Crest Neighborhood Park
Park
Fernwood Natural Area
Park
Fernwood Park
Park
Canton Crossing Neighborhood Park
Park
Green To Cedar Rivers Trail Site
Park
Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Lake Forest Estates Park
Park
Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Overlook at Summit Park Neighborhood Park
Park
Overlook at Summit Park Neighborhood Park
Park
Tembruells HOA Park
Park
Lake Wilderness Park
Park
Overlook at Summit Park Neighborhood Park
Park
Wilderness Hollow Div 2 Park
Park
Cherokee Bay Park
Park
Summit Park
Park
Fox Pointe Neighborhood Park
Park
Wilderness Peak Neighborhod Park
Park
The Little Gym
Playground
Linda Olson Playground
Playground
Water Gardens Neighborhood Park
Park
Barclay Woods Neighborhood Park
Park
Lake Wilderness Arboretum
Park
Shops (68) A+
Glam Esthetics
Beauty
Clear, Calm & Balanced Wellness & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Eagle River Interiors
Interior Decoration
Chocolates, Cherries, & Blondes
Gift Shop
Total Body Wellness
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Air
Gift Shop
Suburban Soul Boutique
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Johnsons Home & Garden
Home Improvement
DogSpaw
Pets
Serena Hair Design
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Vision Source Maple Valley Eye Care
Optician
Fabuloese Nails
Beauty
Pro Medical Spa
Beauty
Annastina Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Tip and Toe Paradise Nails & Spa
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Valley Food Mart
Convenience Store
Seattle Sun Tan
Beauty
Flowers by Robin
Florist
Super Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
Bliss Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Maple Valley.
Public Transit Stops (23)
Stops & Stations A+
SE 272nd St & 228th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 228th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 264th St & 242nd Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & Witte Rd SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 213th Pl SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 213th Pl SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 209th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 207th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 204th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 204th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 201st Ave SE
Bus Stop
Sr 169 & SE 231st St
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 201st Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 189th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Sr 169 & SE 216th Pl
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & SE Wax Rd
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 172nd Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 172nd Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 169th Pl SE
Bus Stop
SE 272nd St & 169th Pl SE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Maple Valley is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Maple Valley crime rates are 1,874 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,764 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
110 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Maple Valley is $117,706 - which is 87% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$117,706 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (54)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kirby Nelson Orthodontics
Dentist
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Station No. 80
Fire Station
Maple Valley Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Partain Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Four Corners Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Medical Center - Maple Valley Clinic
Clinic
Maple Valley Dentistry Professionals
Dentist
SpinaCare
Doctor
Maple Valley Counseling Associates
Doctor
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Doctor
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
Doctor
Dr. Kirby Nelson DDS Oral Surgery
Dentist
University of Washington Lifestyle Center
Doctor
Cascadia Kids Dentistry
Dentist
MultiCare - Maple Valley Clinic
Clinic
Robinson Family Chiropractic
Doctor
Maple Valley Family Dental Care
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Maple Valley Cosmentic and Family Dentistry
Dentist
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Station No. 83
Fire Station
Kriss Chiropractic, PS
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Maple Valley home prices are $451,900 - which is 68% higher than Washington
Home Price
$451,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools A+

The Maple Valley graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (8) F
Rock Creek Elementary
Sonship Christian School
Glacier Park Elementary
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Summit Trail Middle School
Shadow Lake Elementary
Cedar River Elementary
Cedar Valley Elementary School
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Blossoming Hill Montessori
Grass Lake Elementary School
Tahoma Elementary
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School
Maple View Middle School
Covington Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Tahoma Senior High School
Tahoma Open Doors
Tahoma Jr High
Kentlake High School
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ratings A

Maple Valley has an overall rating of 80% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A
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Maple Valley Area Facts

  • Maple Valley has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Maple Valley crime rates are 50% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Maple Valley is 27% higher than the Washington average

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Maple Valley Offers Ideal Mix of Community and Opportunity 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Maple Valley, Washington is perfect for people like me looking to raise their family in a safe and relaxed bedroom community of Seattle. Maple Valley offers the ideal mix of quiet suburbia amenities and proximity to the bustling Seattle metro area. Most people living in ...Read More Maple Valley commute to the city for their jobs. The good news is that a bustling tech industry in the Seattle area offers plentiful job opportunities for people of all skill levels.

The moderate climate and the plentiful recreational activities make Maple Valley an amazing place to live for outdoor enthusiasts. The well-loved Lake Wildness Park is a favorite with both residents and visitors for its seasonal special events and plentiful opportunities to kick back and have fun. Regarded as one of the best areas in Maple Valley, the Cedar River Trail is a haven for runners and bikers. In addition, the new Gaffney's Grove Disc Golf Course is emerging as a town favorite. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Maple Valley? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wilderness Crest Neighborhood Park
      Fernwood Natural Area
      Fernwood Park
      Canton Crossing Neighborhood Park
      Green To Cedar Rivers Trail Site
      Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park
      Lake Forest Estates Park
      Rock Creek Meadows Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Lake Wilderness Lodge
      Fire Engine Museum
      Gibbon Store - Maple Valley Historical Society Museum
      Steamboat Studio
      Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
      Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
      Hobart Yellow Submarine

      Food & Drink

      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Crockett's Public House
      Subway
      Taco Del Mar
      Panera Bread
      Hops n Drops
      Emerald City Smoothies
      Papa Murphy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Maple Valley? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Maple Valley.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Maple Valley? The cost of living in Maple Valley is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than Washington.
      Maple Valley
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Maple Valley? Maple Valley crime rates are 1,874, which are 50% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      1,874 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Maple Valley? The median income in Maple Valley is $117,706 which is 87% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $117,706113% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,23445% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Maple Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Safeway
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Kinetic Sports & Physical Therapy
      Kriss Chiropractic, PS
      Partain Chiropractic Clinic
      Robinson Family Chiropractic
      Crown Health
      Hagmans Family Chiropractic
      Lake Wilderness Counseling
      Maple Valley Chiropractic & Massage

      A+ Housing

      What are Maple Valley home prices? Maple Valley home prices are $451,900 - which is 68% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $451,900145% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,984109% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Maple Valley have good schools? The Maple Valley graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      54% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      33% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Maple Valley a good place to live? Maple Valley has an overall rating of 80% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      17 total surveys

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