How many renters in Maple Valley, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.2% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Maple Valley, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.2% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.6% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Maple Valley
| Share of income spent on rent | Maple Valley | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.1% (±8.2 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±8.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±5.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.6% (±12.8 points) | 37.5% | 40.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Maple Valley against King County, its state and the nation
| Maple Valley | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.2% (±13.7 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.6% (±12.8 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±5.8 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,674 (±$33,446) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,304 (±$242) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Maple Valley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from King County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Maple Valley ranks 32 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 212 of 467.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Maple Valley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley | — | 51.2% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Covington | 3.3 mi | 49.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 3.4 mi | 3.7% (±37.8 points) | Lower |
| Shadow Lake | 3.4 mi | 54.4% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Diamond | 3.7 mi | 26.4% (±20.2 points) | Lower |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 4.0 mi | 37.0% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 5.5 mi | 55.6% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Holm | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mirrormont | 6.8 mi | 52.8% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hobart, WA (3.7%), Black Diamond, WA (26.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 (tie) | Cottage Lake | 53.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 53.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Vashon | 53.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 29 | Mirrormont | 52.8% (±45.6 points) |
| 30 | Burien | 51.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Bothell | 51.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Maple Valley | 51.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 33 | Newcastle | 50.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 34 | Yarrow Point | 50.0% (±64.0 points) |
| 35 | Covington | 49.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 36 | Fairwood (King County) | 48.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 37 | Enumclaw | 47.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 38 | Lake Forest Park | 46.5% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Maple Valley
Are renters in Maple Valley rent-burdened?
51.2% of renting households in Maple Valley pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Maple Valley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Maple Valley, WA spends 30.7% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maple Valley city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maple Valley city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maple Valley city, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Maple Valley city, Washington (place:43150, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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