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.
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. It is truly a wonderful and unique natural setting. The median price for a home sold in Maple Valley is around $359,955.
Parks and Recreation Opportunities

The City of Maple Valley has two developed parks,
Lake Wilderness Park and Take-A-Break Park. The City acquired Lake Wilderness Park from King County in January 2003. At 108 acres, Lake Wilderness Park is a large regional park with lots of prime shoreline, preserved forestland, and meandering pathways. Located within the park is
Lake Wilderness Lodge and executive conference center. Adjacent to the park is the 40-acre
Lake Wilderness Arboretum.
Maple Valley has three
lakes, two golf courses, and several miles of trails, including the Green to Cedar Rivers Trail that connects to the Cedar River Trail.
Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department offers many recreational activities throughout the year including: tennis lessons, day camp, adult softball, adult volleyball, and adult basketball. Click to view a
list of current activities.