Maple Valley, WA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Maple Valley, WA

Maple Valley is a lovely city located southeast of Seattle with easy access to both the urban diversity of Seattle or the outdoor-lovers playground of the Cascade mountain range. Maple Valley is small enough to provide a sense of community, and large enough to offer some unique dining options, shopping opportunities, golf, community parks and trails, and excellent schools. Come check it out! less

The City of Maple Valley incorporated August 31, 1997. The City is 5.8 square miles, located east of Kent and Covington, and north of Black Diamond. Maple Valley is located about 30 minutes east of Seattle and Tacoma, equidistant from the water of Puget Sound and the landscapes of the Cascade Mountains. Maple Valley offers an extraordinary location to enjoy all that our region has to offer. The average temperature range is from winter lows of 32 degrees/43 degrees highs, to summer lows of 51 degrees/75 degrees highs. Population & Demographics The City is one of the fastest growing market areas in Washington State. From 2000 - 2010 the City grew nearly 63% - the 17th fastest growing city in the State during that period. The population (as of 2016) is 24,790, with a estimated trade area population of 65,000-94,000. The City currently ranks #43 out of 281 municipalities in the State for population. The build-out population for the City is projected to be 29,500 in 2020. According to the 2000 US Census, 62% of the City's population is between the ages of 18-64, 34% is 17 or younger, and 5% is over 65. A high percentage of residents are college educated, approximately 75% of adults have post-secondary education. In addition, Maple Valley has one of the highest median incomes in King County, $92,900 per household. High household earnings and comparatively low cost of housing provide Maple Valley residents, on average, with more disposable income. Education The City is served by the Tahoma School District, recognized for its excellence in educating children, excellent bus transportation, and aggressive pursuit of new opportunities for children. Academically, the Tahoma School District consistently scores much higher than most other Washington school districts. Tahoma High School is rated in the top 5% nationwide. The District has one high school (grades 9-12), two middle schools (grades 6-8), and six elementary schools (grades K-5). Private schools and home schooling are also popular alternatives to public education. Local schools providing such options are Rainier Christian School, Renton Christian School, and the Russell Ridge Center. There is a multitude of early learning programs within Maple Valley as well, including the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program and co-op programs which partner parents in their child's early learning. Within easy driving distance from Maple Valley, higher education opportunities are found at Green River Community College, Renton Technical College, and the University of Washington, to name a few. Maple Valley is a thriving and growing community that embraces education and community and the opportunities that they bring. Housing There is every option available when it comes to housing in Maple Valley including apartments, senior housing, townhomes, and single family residences. Many of the developments in Maple Valley take advantage of the beautiful natural environment that the City has to offer. In the greater Maple Valley area, it is not unusual for homes to be on multiple acre sites and some have pastoral environments with horses, cows, sheep, alpacas, llamas and emu. In the center of the City there are multiple neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, community parks and access to much of the nature that makes Maple Valley special. Many neighborhoods have access to extensive trail systems that lead to the Black Diamond Mountain Biking trail system, Lake Wilderness Park and Arboretum, the Maple Valley Library, and that link up to the Green to Cedar Rivers Trail which leads all the way into Renton. The trail system has the potential of leading someone all the way into Downtown Seattle and it also has multiple connections to the business community. The City of Maple Valley sits along the eastern edge of King County's urban growth boundary, which discourages growth outside those boundaries leaving Maple Valley on the edge of nature's beauty. less