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.

 

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

Maple Valley has experienced a rapid population growth in the past several years. The current population
is 20,020 with a likely build-out population projected to be 24,500. Approximately 33% of Maple Valley's
population is made up of youth under the age of 17.

 

Approximately 75% of Maple Valley adults have some college. The median household income is $92,000.

 

Education

The City is served by the Tahoma School District, recognized for its excellence in educated children,
excellent bus transportation, and aggressive pursuit of new opportunities for children. Test scores indicate
that Tahoma students are among the state's top 10 percent, on average.

 

The district has one full-service high school, one alternative high school, one junior high school, two
middle schools, four elementary schools, and a parent-partnered school.

 

Housing

There is a wide variety of housing available in Maple Valley, including single family, condominiums, and
apartments. The average price for a home sold in Maple Valley is around $347,500 for existing homes
and $416,250 for new homes.

 

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 also has three lakes, two golf courses, and several miles of trails, including the Lake
Wilderness Trail that connects to the Cedar River Trail.

 

Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department offers several recreational activities throughout the
year including: tennis lessons, day camp, adult softball, adult volleyball, and adult basketball.

 

Events

Maple Valley is the location of several major events each year, including:

• Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Wilderness, Fourth Weekend in April
• Music in the Park, June through July
• Maple Valley Days, Second Weekend in June
• Fourth of July Celebration, Fourth of July
• Make A Difference Day, Fourth Week in October (neighbors helping neighbors)
• Holiday Tree Lighting, First Week in December

Our biggest community festival is Maple Valley Days, organized and supported by local volunteers.
It features a community parade, amusement park rides, stage presentations, fun run, classic car display,
and craft, food, vendor and informational booths. In past years Maple Valley Days has also featured
an Arts Festival, the Wenatchee Youth Circus, and special presentations by the South King
County Arboretum Foundation at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum. Maple Valley Days is held in
our beautiful Lake Wilderness Park.

 

Utilities

The following utility companies serve Maple Valley:

• Cable: Comcast
• Electricity: Puget Sound Energy
• Garbage: Waste Management and Allied Waste
• Sewer: Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
• Telephone: Qwest
• Water: Covington Water District and Cedar River Water and Sewer District

 

Taxes

• Property Tax: 1.08 per $1,000 assessed valuation
• Retail Sales Tax: 8.6% with an additional 0.5% for restaurants
• Utility Tax: 2.25%
• Real Estate Excise Tax: 0.5%

 

Information Courtesy Of http://www.ci.maple-valley.wa.us/aboutMV.asp