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Maple Valley, Washington

       
Total population 16,440 Average January/July temperatures 26.4° / 69.2°
Median home price $ 360,000 Annual Precipitation 25.06 in. /yr.

Maple Valley, Washington

This King County city is largely residential.

Climate
 Maple Valley experiences temperate weather annually.
Cultural Attractions
This city hosts several events yearly, including Maple Valley Days, which feature crafts, antique car displays, and more.
Geography
Maple Valley is southeast of Seattle and northeast of Tacoma.
Historical
This city was once a resort.
Recreation
Lake Wilderness Park offers tennis courts, picnic and barbecue areas, walking paths, a boat launch, and other amenities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.32 ° / 19.44 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.98 ° / 51.45 °
Precipitation (?) 25.06 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 114
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 360,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $75655.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $67274
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .180 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 18
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 84
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,440
Population density (?) 3,146 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 126.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 2,623 people
Education (?) 39 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 540
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